Cliff Gedge

Cliff Gedge was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a full-back for Queensland clubs and the Australia national soccer team.

Cliff Gedge
Personal information
Full name Cliff Gedge
Place of birth Ipswich, Australia
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922–1923 Bundamba Rangers
1923–? Dinmore Bush Rats
National team
1923 Australia 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Gedge spent many years playing in Ipswich. He moved to Dinmore Bush Rats in 1923.[1] In 1924, Gedge had a one-year knee injury.[2] He returned to club football in 1924 playing for the Dinmore Bush Rats as a goalkeeper for the rest of the 1920s.

International career

Gedge began his international career with Australia in 1923 on their second historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 2–1 win over New Zealand.[3] He played all matches in the 1923 test match series against New Zealand.[4]

Career statistics

International

National teamYear[4]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1923003030

References

  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. "THE SOCCER WORLD". Referee (1988). New South Wales, Australia. 15 April 1925. p. 12. Retrieved 22 November 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "SOCCER". The Age (21, 277). Victoria, Australia. 12 June 1923. p. 14. Retrieved 22 November 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
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