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.

Albert Edward
Personal information
Full name Albert Mwombeki Edward
Date of birth (1991-11-19) 19 November 1991
Place of birth Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
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)
International career
Australia U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, 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]

References
  1. "Lindsey Wilson Athletics - 2013 Men's Soccer Roster". lindseyathletics.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  2. "Albert Edward | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  3. "2014 MLS SuperDraft: Rapids Pick Tolani Ibikunle, Albert Edward In Final Rounds - Burgundy Wave". burgundywave.com. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  4. "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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