Alfie Bavidge Explained

Alfie Bavidge
Birth Date:11 April 2006
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Aberdeen
Clubnumber:36
Youthclubs1:Dyce Boys Club
Youthyears2:2014–
Youthclubs2:Aberdeen
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Aberdeen
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:→ Kelty Hearts (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:9
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:13:56, 6 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:21 November 2023

Alfie Bavidge (born 11 April 2006) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for side Aberdeen.

Career

Bavidge started his career with Aberdeen.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] After impressing in the academy, scoring plenty of goals along the way, he made his League debut on 4 February 2023, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 win against Motherwell.[9] [10]

In September 2023, Bavidge joined Scottish League One club Kelty Hearts on loan until January 2024.[11]

On 3 February 2024, Bavidge scored his first career hat-trick in a 3-0 away win over Edinburgh City.[12] He followed this up just 13 days later with another hat-trick, this time for Scotland U-19 in a 4-0 win against Latvia.[13]

Personal life

Alfie is the son of former professional footballer Martin Bavidge; his grandfather Mitch Bavidge also played at a high level, mainly in the Highland Football League.[14]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen2022–23Scottish Premiership5000000050
Kelty Hearts (loan)2023–24Scottish League One259100000269
Career total309100000319

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://archive.today/20230221161946/https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/4491141/alfie-bavidge-the-16-year-old-aberdeen-striker-great-potential/. 21 February 2023. Who is Alfie Bavidge? The 16-year-old Aberdeen striker with great potential. Danny Law. 4 July 2022. pressandjournal.co.uk (Archived).
  2. Web site: Aberdeen academy sensation Alfie Bavidge talks about influence of his dad and season targets amid astonishing campaign. aberdeenlive.news. 5 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Meet the next Miovski.... bbc.com. 1 December 2022.
  4. Web site: Aberdeen teen goal sensation Alfie Bavidge has earned his chance in Atlanta, says boss Jim Goodwin. pressandjournal.co.uk. 16 November 2022.
  5. Web site: Alfie Bavidge - The next Aberdeen academy star in waiting. aberdeenlive.news. 10 October 2022.
  6. Web site: Alfie Bavidge strives for more after Aberdeen youngster hits goal trail at youth level. pressandjournal.co.uk. 30 November 2022.
  7. Web site: Aberdeen FC - Young Dons | Alfie Bavidge feature. Aberdeen FC. 30 November 2022.
  8. Web site: Aberdeen v Hearts Reaction: Goodwin's Bavidge reward; "Hurt of Midlothian"; hats off to Hearts fans; Albert Kidd at 65. scotsman.com. 17 October 2022.
  9. Web site: Hosts end run of five defeats with convincing win. BBC Sport. 4 February 2023.
  10. https://uk.soccerway.com/players/alfie-bavidge/757075/ A. Bavidge
  11. Web site: Alfie heads out on loan. www.afc.co.uk. 23 September 2023. 25 September 2023.
  12. Web site: 5 February 2024 . Alfie Bavidge hat-trick earns Kelty a win at Edinburgh City . www.dunfermlinepress.com.
  13. Web site: 19 February 2024 . Kelty Hearts' Alfie Bavidge nets Scotland U-19 treble in Latvia win . www.dunfermlinepress.com.
  14. News: Britton . Ruaraidh . 5 December 2022 . Aberdeen youngster Alfie Bavidge on influence of family as scoring run continues . 18 April 2023 . AberdeenLive.

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