Cameron Edwards
Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian-born Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cockburn City and the Singapore national team. Edwards previously trained with the Nike Football Academy after being released by Reading in May 2012.[2]
| 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) | ||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bayswater City | ||
| 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 NPL | 8 | (0) |
| 2015 | Putrajaya SPA | 9 | (0) |
| 2016–2021 | Cockburn City | 118 | (5) |
| 2022– | Bayswater City | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Australia U-17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2022 | |||
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 footballer Ryan.
References
- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Cameron Edwards Profile
- ^ HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - 2010-11 Season - WELLINGTON PHOENIX VS PERTH GLORY
- ^ Young Aussie Brothers Join Royals
- ^ . Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ . Football Federation Australia. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Perth Glory re-signs Steven McGarry; signs Cameron Edwards and Jack Duncan". The Advertiser. 21 October 2013.
- ^ . Football Federation Australia. 21 October 2013. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 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.
- ^ "Edwards made his mark on the pitch and now, he is doing the same in the studio".
External links
- Reading profile
- Cameron Edwards at Soccerbase