Albert Watson (footballer, born 1985)
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 8 September 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
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Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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FC Edmonton | ||
Number | 5 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2011 | Ballymena United | 264 | (9) |
2011–2013 | Linfield | 49 | (3) |
2013– | FC Edmonton | 74 | (2) |
International career | |||
2007 | Northern Ireland U23 | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 25, 2015 |
Albert Watson (born 8 September 1985) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Edmonton in the North American Soccer League.[1]
Career
Club career
Born in Belfast, Watson made his senior-club debut for Ballymena United on 4 December 2001 in a 1–1 draw against Institute, at 16 years of age.[2][3] He attracted interest from Linfield in February 2008,[4] although any interest concluded when Watson signed a new contract with Ballymena a few days later.[5] In January 2011, Watson made his 300th appearance for the club.[6]
In April 2011 he joined Linfield on a two-year contract,[7] during which the team would capture two consecutive Premiership and Irish Cup doubles.[8]
On 18 January 2013, it was announced that Watson, along with teammate Daryl Fordyce would not return to Linfield the following season, instead seeking new playing opportunities in Canada.[9] On 25 February 2013, it was reported that both Watson and Fordyce would join FC Edmonton.[10]
International career
Watson has captained the Northern Irish under-23 side.[11]
References
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- ↑ Albert Watson at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
- ↑ Player profile at Ballymena United F.C.
- ↑ Player profile at WalkTheChalk.com
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- Living people
- Association footballers from Northern Ireland
- Ballymena United F.C. players
- Linfield F.C. players
- FC Edmonton players
- NIFL Premiership players
- North American Soccer League players
- Association football defenders
- Expatriate association footballers from Northern Ireland
- Expatriates from Northern Ireland in Canada
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