Cameron Edwards Explained

Cameron Edwards
Fullname:Cameron James Edwards[1]
Birth Date:27 March 1992
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Position:Central midfielder
Currentclub:Bayswater City
Youthyears1:–2008
Youthclubs1:Cockburn City
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Perth Glory
Youthyears3:2011–2012
Youthclubs3:Reading
Youthyears4:2012–2013
Youthclubs4:Melbourne Heart
Years1:2008
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Perth Glory
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2015
Clubs4:Perth Glory
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2014
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Years6:2015
Caps6:9
Goals6:0
Years7:2016–2021
Caps7:118
Goals7:5
Years8:2022–
Caps8:19
Goals8:1
Pcupdate:23 November 2023

Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Cockburn City. 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] his mother is a Singaporean national,[11] and he is the older brother of fellow soccer player Ryan.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011 . The Football Association . 2012-02-07 . 22 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120822142503/https://www.thefa.com/TheFA/RulesandRegulations/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/PlayerRegistrations/2011/July%202011.ashx/July%202011.pdf . live .
  2. Web site: Cameron Edwards Profile . 5 August 2011 . 11 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121011140354/http://www.worldfootball.net/spieler_profil/cameron-edwards/ . live .
  3. https://archive.today/20120716100021/http://www.a-league.com.au/Scoreboard_HAL/0000470307/scoreboard.html HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - 2010-11 Season - WELLINGTON PHOENIX VS PERTH GLORY
  4. Web site: Young Aussie Brothers Join Royals . 5 August 2011 . 5 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121005055800/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/202778,young-aussie-duo-join-royals.aspx . dead .
  5. Web site: Reading F.C.. Royals aim to extend ten contracts. 2 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120620160401/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2756901%2C00.html. 20 June 2012. dead. dmy-all.
  6. News: Heart confirms Edwards signing. 31 December 2012. Football Federation Australia. 1 January 2013. 3 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130103032610/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/melbourneheart/news-display/Heart-confirms-Edwards-signing/57005. dead.
  7. News: Perth Glory re-signs Steven McGarry; signs Cameron Edwards and Jack Duncan. The Advertiser. 21 October 2013. 21 October 2013. 27 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130627025249/http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/football/perth-glory-re-signs-steven-mcgarry-signs-cameron-edwards-and-jack-duncan/story-fnegfu44-1226633821211. live.
  8. Web site: Deals Done for Dynamic Duo. Football Federation Australia. 21 October 2013. 21 October 2013. 22 October 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131022224104/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/perthglory/news-display/Deals-Done-for-Dynamic-Duo/70778. dead.
  9. Web site: Newcastle Jets 0-0 Perth Glory. Soccerway. 21 October 2013. 10 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110224505/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2013/10/20/australia/a-league/newcastle-jets-fc/perth-glory-fc/1475174/?ICID=PL_MS_04. live.
  10. News: Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards signs his two sons. 13 September 2013. The Age. 13 September 2013. 29 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130729100202/http://www.theage.com.au/sport/a-league/perth-glory-coach-alistair-edwards-signs-his-two-sons-20130717-2q388.html. live.
  11. Web site: Edwards made his mark on the pitch and now, he is doing the same in the studio. 28 January 2017. 2 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202231601/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/04/04/top-striker-now-a-top-coach-edwards-made-his-mark-on-the-pitch-and-now-he-is-doing-the-same-in-the-s/. live.

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