Albert Edward (soccer) explained

Albert Edward
Full Name:Albert Mwombeki Edward
Birth Date:19 November 1991
Birth Place:Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Height:182 cm
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2008
Youthclubs1:Redlands United
Youthyears2:2009
Youthclubs2:Brisbane Roar
Youthyears3:2010–2013
Youthclubs3:Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders
Years1:2010
Clubs1:Nashville Metros
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2012
Clubs2:River City Rovers
Caps2:23
Goals2:6
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Des Moines Menace
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Wilmington Hammerheads
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Club-Update:18 September 2014

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lindsey Wilson Athletics - 2013 Men's Soccer Roster. lindseyathletics.com. 2014-06-01.
  2. Web site: Albert Edward | SoccerStats.us. soccerstats.us. 2014-06-01.
  3. Web site: 2014 MLS SuperDraft: Rapids Pick Tolani Ibikunle, Albert Edward In Final Rounds - Burgundy Wave. burgundywave.com. 2014-06-01. 22 January 2014.
  4. Web site: Hammerheads Add Defender Edward - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News. oursportscentral.com. 2014-06-01. 30 May 2014.