Albert Mwombeki Edward (born 19 November 1991) is a Tanzanian-born-Australian professional

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player who played as a defender for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Pro.

Career

Early career

Edward played four years of

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between 2010 and 2013. While at college, Edward appeared for USL PDL club's

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, River City Rovers and Des Moines Menace.

Professional

On 21 January 2014 Edward was drafted in the fourth round (68th overall) of the

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by Colorado Rapids. However, he was not signed by the club. Edward signed with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads on 30 May 2014.

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* 1991 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Australian expatriate men's soccer players Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders men's soccer players Nashville Metros players Derby City Rovers players Des Moines Menace players Wilmington Hammerheads FC players Men's association football defenders Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States Colorado Rapids draft picks USL Championship players USL League Two players Sportspeople from Dar es Salaam {{Australia-footy-bio-stub