Cameron Edwards
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cameron James Edwards[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Cockburn City | ||
| 2009–2011 | Perth Glory | ||
| 2011–2012 | Reading | ||
| 2012–2013 | Melbourne Heart Youth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | Cockburn City | ||
| 2011 | Perth Glory | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Melbourne Heart | 0 | (0) |
| 2013– | Perth Glory | 11 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| Australia U-17 | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 January 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Perth Glory in the A-League. Edwards previously trained with the Nike Football Academy after being released by Reading in May 2012.[2]
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 May 2, 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] and older brother of fellow footballer Ryan.
References
- ↑ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
- ↑ Cameron Edwards Profile
- ↑ HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - 2010-11 Season - WELLINGTON PHOENIX VS PERTH GLORY
- ↑ Young Aussie Brothers Join Royals
- ↑ "Royals aim to extend ten contracts". Reading F.C. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ↑ "Heart confirms Edwards signing". Football Federation Australia. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ↑ "Perth Glory re-signs Steven McGarry; signs Cameron Edwards and Jack Duncan". The Advertiser. 21 October 2013.
- ↑ "Deals Done for Dynamic Duo". Football Federation Australia. 21 October 2013.
- ↑ "Newcastle Jets 0-0 Perth Glory". Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ↑ "Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards signs his two sons". The Age. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
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