Daniel Edwards (footballer)
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 Edwards photographed in 2026 as part of the Wellington Phoenix. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Edwards | ||
| Date of birth | 6 August 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hibiscus Coast | |||
| Forrest Hill Milford United | |||
| Birkenhead United | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Marshall Thundering Herd | 12 | (1) |
| 2018 | Missouri State Bears | 6 | (0) |
| 2019–21 | Marshall Thundering Herd | 0 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–17 | Hamilton Wanderers | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–17 | Eastern Suburbs | 13 | (1) |
| 2021 | Eastern Suburbs | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Port Melbourne | 74 | (2) |
| 2024–2025 | Avondale | 32 | (3) |
| 2025– | Wellington Phoenix | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 April 2026 | |||
Daniel Edwards (born 6 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Wellington Phoenix.
Youth career
Edwards played his youth football for Hibiscus Coast, Forrest Hill Milford United and Birkenhead United before joining Hamilton Wanderers for the 2016–17 NZFC Premiership.[1] He made one appearance, coming on as a second-half substitute against Southern United.
College career
In 2017, Edwards joined Marshall Thundering Herd as a Freshman, to study accounting, where he made 12 appearances and scored one goal.[2][3] In 2018, he pent the year at Missouri State Bears making six appearances.[4] After the 2018 season he returned to Marshall Thundering Herd but did not make any appearances.[2]
Eastern Suburbs
After having his time in the United States cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Edwards returned to New Zealand and signed for Eastern Suburbs.[1][5]
Port Melbourne
Edwards signed for Port Melbourne during the 2021 season.[1][6]
Avondale
Edwards signed for Avondale in July 2024.[1]
Wellington Phoenix
On 15 September 2025, Edwards signed for Wellington Phoenix.[6][7][8] He made his professional debut on 8 November 2025, aged 27, against Auckland FC.[9][10]