Diamond Edwards
Milan Diamond Lazane Edwards (born 18 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southampton.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Milan Diamond Lazane Edwards[1] | ||
Date of birth | 18 September 2003 | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Southampton | ||
Number | 66 | ||
Youth career | |||
2016–2019 | Reading | ||
2019– | Southampton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2022– | Southampton | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:44, 23 August 2022 (UTC) |
Career
Edwards joined Southampton from Reading in 2019. He signed his first professional contract in December 2020.[3]
On 23 August 2022, Edwards made hist first professional appearance in a 0–3 victory against Cambridge United in the EFL Cup, replacing Ibrahima Diallo in the 90th minute.[4] On 16 September 2022, Edwards was forced off due to injury against Leeds U21; B team head coach Dave Horseman later revealed he suffered an ACL injury and would likely miss the remainder of the season.[5][6] On 17 November 2022, Edwards signed a contract extension until 2025.[7][8]
Career statistics
- As of 23 August 2022[9]
Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Southampton | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
References
- "2021/22 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- Diamond Edwards at WorldFootball.net
- "Four youngsters sign professional deals". southamptonfc.com. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- "Cambridge United 0–3 Southampton". BBC Sport. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- "Leeds U21 v Southampton U21". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- House, Alfie (12 October 2022). "Promising Southampton youngster ruled out for remainder of the season with injury". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- "Diamond Edwards signs contract extension". Southampton FC. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- "Saints' starlet signs new deal". BBC Sport. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- Diamond Edwards at Soccerway
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