David Edgar (footballer)
Edgar playing for Newcastle United in 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | David Edward Edgar | ||
| Date of birth | May 19, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Kitchener, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2005 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2009 | Newcastle United | 19 | (2) |
| 2009–2014 | Burnley | 99 | (4) |
| 2010 | → Swansea City (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Birmingham City | 16 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Huddersfield Town (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 36 | (2) |
| 2016– | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 8 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Whitecaps FC 2 (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2003 | Canada U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2003–2008 | Canada U20 | 24 | (2) |
| 2011– | Canada | 41 | (4) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:14, 3 October 2016 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 11, 2016 |
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David Edward Edgar (/ˈɛdɡər/; born May 19, 1987) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He can play as a centre back, right or left back or defensive midfielder.
Edgar has represented Canada at various levels and is currently a member of the Canadian senior squad. He was a member of the Under-20 team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his debut for the Canadian senior squad on February 9, 2011.
Edgar was born in Kitchener, Ontario, to Eddie Edgar and Christine Edgar (née White). His father, a native of Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, is a former professional soccer player who played as a goalkeeper for Newcastle United, one game only, and Hartlepool United in England, as well as playing for the New York Cosmos. His mother is now a teacher in Canada. Edgar grew up in Kitchener and attended Blessed Kateri Catholic Elementary School, where he broke many athletic records including the 800 m, 1500m and long jump. He also won athlete of the year in grade eight. A sports-obsessed child, Edgar tried his hand at ice hockey, long and middle distance running as well as soccer.
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