Albert Edward (soccer)
Albert Mwombeki Edward (born 19 November 1991) is a Tanzanian-born-Australian professional soccer player who played as a defender for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Albert Mwombeki Edward | ||
Date of birth | 19 November 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
2008 | Redlands United | ||
2009 | Brisbane Roar | ||
2010–2013 | Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010 | Nashville Metros | 6 | (0) |
2011–2012 | River City Rovers | 23 | (6) |
2013 | Des Moines Menace | 6 | (0) |
2014 | Wilmington Hammerheads | 11 | (0) |
National team | |||
Australia U17 | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18 September 2014 |
Career
Early career
Edward played four years of college soccer at Lindsey Wilson College between 2010 and 2013.[1]
While at college, Edward appeared for USL PDL club's Nashville Metros, River City Rovers and Des Moines Menace.[2]
Professional
On 21 January 2014 Edward was drafted in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids.[3] However, he was not signed by the club.
Edward signed with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on 30 May 2014.[4]
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References
- "Lindsey Wilson Athletics - 2013 Men's Soccer Roster". lindseyathletics.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- "Albert Edward | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- "2014 MLS SuperDraft: Rapids Pick Tolani Ibikunle, Albert Edward In Final Rounds - Burgundy Wave". burgundywave.com. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- "Hammerheads Add Defender Edward - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News". oursportscentral.com. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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