Albert Edward (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Mwombeki Edward | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wilmington Hammerheads | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| 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) |
| International career | |||
| Australia U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 September 2014 | |||
Albert Mwombeki Edward (born 19 November 1991) is a Tanzanian-born-Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro.
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]
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. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ^ "Hammerheads Add Defender Edward - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
External links
Categories:
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Australian soccer players
- Australian expatriate soccer players
- Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders men's soccer players
- Nashville Metros players
- Derby City Rovers players
- Des Moines Menace players
- Wilmington Hammerheads FC players
- Association football defenders
- Expatriate soccer players in the United States
- Colorado Rapids draft picks
- United Soccer League players
- Premier Development League players
- Lindsey Wilson College alumni