Daniel Edwards (footballer)
| 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 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 November 2025 | |||
Daniel Edwards (born 6 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for the Wellington Phoenix.
Club career
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]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played on 8 November 2025.[11]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hamilton Wanderers | 2016–17 | NZ Premiership | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Eastern Suburbs | 2016–17 | NZ Premiership | 13 | 1 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2021 | National League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
| Port Melbourne | 2021 | NPL Victoria | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| 2022 | NPL Victoria | 26 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | NPL Victoria | 23 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 2 | |||
| 2024 | NPL Victoria | 19 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 | |||
| Total | 74 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 | 2 | ||
| Avondale | 2024 | NPL Victoria | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | NPL Victoria | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 31 | 3 | |
| Total | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 3 | ||
| Wellington Phoenix | 2025–26 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 125 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 135 | 6 | ||
- ^ Appearance in New Zealand Football Championship play-offs
- ^ a b Appearance in NPL Victoria finals
- ^ One appearance in NPL Victoria finals; Four appearances in Dockerty Cup/Australia Cup qualifiers
References
- ^ a b c d "Dan Edwards". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ a b "Daniel Edwards". Marshall Thundering Herd. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Perseverance pays off for experienced Kiwi footballer". Wellington Phoenix. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Daniel Edwards". Missouri State Bears. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "2021 Northern and Central League Player Lists". New Zealand Football. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (11 October 2025). "Dan Edwards: The 27-year-old Wellington Phoenix rookie who quit his job for a shot at pro football". Stuff. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix sign former Aucklander as A-League transfer window closes". Friends of Football NZ. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ Pisani, Sacha (15 September 2025). "'Special' call that prompted 27yo NPL star to quit his full-time job & fulfil pro dream". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (8 November 2025). "Recap: Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC — A-League Men". Stuff. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Isuzu UTE A-League Round 4 Match Review". Wellington Phoenix. 8 November 2025. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
- ^ "Daniel Edwards". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
External links
- Daniel Edwards at Soccerway