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 182 cm (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)
National team
Australia U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and 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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