Albert Watson (footballer, born 1985)

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Albert Watson
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-09-08) 8 September 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 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

  1. ↑ Albert Watson at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Player profile at Ballymena United F.C.
  3. ↑ Player profile at WalkTheChalk.com
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