Josh Edwards (footballer, born 2000)
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 Edwards in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua John Edwards[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 May 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kilmarnock, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kilmarnock | |||
| Ayr United | |||
| –2017 | Crosshouse Community | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Airdrieonians | 34 | (0) |
| 2019–2024 | Dunfermline Athletic | 147 | (7) |
| 2024– | Charlton Athletic | 45 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:10, 27 September 2025 (UTC) | |||
Joshua John Edwards (born 27 May 2000) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Charlton Athletic. Edwards began his career with Airdrieonians and has also played for Dunfermline Athletic.
Airdrieonians
Edwards started his career with Kilmarnock, Ayr United and Ayrshire boys' club Crosshouse Community,[3] before joining Scottish League One side Airdrieonians in 2017.[3] He made his first-team debut in a league victory over Forfar Athletic in December 2017.[4][5]
Dunfermline Athletic
After attracting interest from a number of clubs,[6] Edwards signed a two-year deal with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic for an undisclosed fee on 16 July 2019.[4] The following day, Edwards made his first appearance for Dunfermline, coming on as a second-half substitute in a Scottish League Cup match against Albion Rovers.[7]
Charlton Athletic
On 19 June 2024, it was confirmed that Edwards had joined League One side Charlton Athletic on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[8] The Addicks fought off competition from fellow League One sides Barnsley and Bristol Rovers in order to secure Edwards' signature.[9]