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 team | Putrajaya SPA | ||
| Number | 46 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –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 Youth | 8 | (0) |
| 2015– | Putrajaya SPA | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| Australia U-17 | |||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 April 2015. | |||
Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian football (soccer) player who plays for Putrajaya SPA F.C.. 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 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] 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.