Cameron James Edwards (born 27 March 1992) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Fremantle City FC. 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 | ||
| Team 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 | 19 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| Australia U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 November 2023 | |||
Career
editPerth Glory
editBorn 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
editOn 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
editOn 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
editEdwards 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
editCameron 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.
References
edit- ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011" (PDF). The Football Association. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 August 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "Cameron Edwards Profile". Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE - 2010-11 Season - WELLINGTON PHOENIX VS PERTH GLORY
- ^ "Young Aussie Brothers Join Royals". Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ "Royals aim to extend ten contracts". Reading F.C. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Heart confirms Edwards signing". 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. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "Deals Done for Dynamic Duo". 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. Archived from the original on 10 November 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
- ^ "Perth Glory coach Alistair Edwards signs his two sons". The Age. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Edwards made his mark on the pitch and now, he is doing the same in the studio". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
External links
edit- Reading profile
- Cameron Edwards at Soccerbase
