Bradley Cross (soccer)

Bradley Paul Cross (born 30 January 2001) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Golden Arrows.

Bradley Cross
Personal information
Full name Bradley Paul Cross
Date of birth (2001-01-30) 30 January 2001
Place of birth Kempton Park, South Africa
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Golden Arrows
Youth career
0000–2018 Mpumalanga Black Aces
2018–2020 Bidvest Wits
2018–2020 → Schalke 04 (loan)
2020–2022 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Maritzburg United 12 (1)
2023– Golden Arrows 2 (0)
International career
South Africa U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:01, 8 August 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Cross started his career with Mpumalanga Black Aces before joining Bidvest Wits. After spending time on loan with Schalke 04, he joined Premier League club Newcastle United on a two-year deal.[1] He was released at the end of his contract.[2] In November 2022, he joined Kaizer Chiefs on trial.[3] In January 2023, he signed for Maritzburg United.[4] In July 2023, Cross left Maritzburg United after relegation and joined Golden Arrows.[5]

International career

Cross has represented South Africa at under–20 level.[1] He can also represent England at international level.[6]

Playing style

Cross describes himself as a "left-footed centre-back who likes to play out from the back."[1]

References
  1. "Magpies sign South African youngster". Newcastle United F.C. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  2. "Newcastle United release official retained and released players lists – Premier League confirm". themag.co.uk. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  3. "Cross: Former Newcastle United and Schalke 04 defender resurfaces at Kaizer Chiefs". goal.com. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  4. "Peprah and Cross: Maritzburg United confirm signing of Orlando Pirates striker and ex-Kaizer Chiefs trialist". goal.com. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  5. "Golden Arrows sign Bradley Cross from relegated Maritzburg United". iol.co.za. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  6. "7 dual-national English abroad wonderkids". englishplayersabroad.com. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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