Cameron Edwards

Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian-born Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cockburn City and the Singapore national team. Edwards previously trained with the Nike Football Academy after being released by Reading in May 2012.[2]

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Cameron Edwards
Personal information
Full name Cameron James Edwards[1]
Date of birth (1992-03-27) 27 March 1992
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Bayswater City
Youth career
0000–2008 Cockburn City
2009–2011 Perth Glory
2011–2012 Reading
2012–2013 Melbourne Heart
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008 Cockburn City
2011 Perth Glory 1 (0)
2012–2013 Melbourne Heart 0 (0)
2013–2015 Perth Glory 13 (0)
2014 Perth Glory NPL 8 (0)
2015 Putrajaya SPA 9 (0)
2016–2021 Cockburn City 118 (5)
2022– Bayswater City 1 (0)
International career
Australia U-17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2022

Career

Perth Glory

Born in Sydney, Edwards made his professional debut in the A-League for Perth Glory on 23 January 2011 against Wellington Phoenix, coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute of the game in a 4–0 loss.[3]

Reading

On 29 April 2011, it was announced he had signed with Championship side Reading along with his younger brother Ryan.[4] On 2 May 2012 Reading announced that Cameron had been released by the club.[5]

Melbourne Heart

On 31 December 2012 it was announced that Edwards had joined A-League side Melbourne Heart following a stint at the Nike Football Academy.[6]

Perth Glory

Edwards signed with Perth Glory in May 2013,[7] linking up with his father. His brother would later join the Glory on a season long loan.[8] Edwards made his debut for the Glory on 20 October 2013, coming on as a 59th-minute substitute for Steven McGarry, in their 0-0 away draw against Newcastle Jets.[9]

Personal life

Cameron is a son of former Australian international Alistair Edwards,[10] his mother is a Singaporean national,[11] and he is the older brother of fellow footballer Ryan.

References
  1. "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  2. Cameron Edwards Profile
  3. HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - 2010-11 Season - WELLINGTON PHOENIX VS PERTH GLORY
  4. Young Aussie Brothers Join Royals
  5. "Royals aim to extend ten contracts". Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  6. "Heart confirms Edwards signing". Football Federation Australia. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
  7. "Perth Glory re-signs Steven McGarry; signs Cameron Edwards and Jack Duncan". The Advertiser. 21 October 2013.
  8. "Deals Done for Dynamic Duo". Football Federation Australia. 21 October 2013. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  9. "Newcastle Jets 0-0 Perth Glory". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
  10. "Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards signs his two sons". The Age. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  11. "Edwards made his mark on the pitch and now, he is doing the same in the studio".
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