Brandon Wilson (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brandon James Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Gaborone, Botswana | ||
| Playing position | Central midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2016 | Burnley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Burnley | 0 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Stockport County (loan) | 7 | (1) |
| 2016– | Perth Glory Youth | 3 | (0) |
| 2016– | Perth Glory | 1 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2015– | Australia U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 October 2016. | |||
Brandon James Wilson (born 28 January 1997) is a Botswana-born Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Perth Glory in the A-League.
Born in Botswana, Wilson moved to Australia at a young age. He later moved to England to play youth football for Burnley before making his senior debut for Stockport County. In 2016, he returned to Australia to play for Perth Glory.
Early life
Wilson was born in Gaborone, Botswana to Australian parents. He moved to Western Australia aged ten.[2]
Career
Club
In Wilson joined Burnley in 2013.[3] He was loaned to Stockport County in 2016.[4]
In July 2016, Wilson returned to Western Australia signing with Perth Glory to play in the A-League.[5] He made his professional debut for Perth Glory on 10 August 2016 in a 2–0 win against Brisbane Roar in the 2016 FFA Cup.[6]
International
In September 2015, Wilson was named in the Australian under-20 side to travel to Laos for 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification.[7] He made his debut for the side in a win over Laos.[8] He is also eligible to represent Botswana at senior level.[9]
References
- ↑ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ↑ "Burnley's boys from Down Under". FourFourTwo. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "Burnley's Brandon Wilson keeping options open". FourFourTwo. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "Aussie Wilson links up with Stockport". Clitheroe Advertiser and Times. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "Perth Glory signs WA-bred midfielder Brandon Wilson with English side Burnley". The Sunday Times. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ http://www.theffacup.com.au/matchcentre/Brisbane-Roar-FC-v-Perth-Glory/862148
- ↑ "Young Socceroos squad named for upcoming AFC U19 Championship Qualifiers in Laos". Fox Sports. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "Laos 0–2 Australia". Asian Football Confederation. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "I would love to play for the Zebras – Wilson". 25 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
External links
- Brandon Wilson profile at Soccerway