Albert Watson (footballer, born 1985)

Albert Watson
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-09-08) 8 September 1985
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position Defender
Club 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)
National team
2007 Northern Ireland U23

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2015.

† Appearances (goals)

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 profile at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  2. Player profile at Ballymena United F.C.
  3. Player profile at WalkTheChalk.com
  4. "Braid star Watson interests Blues". BBC Sport. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  5. "Watson agrees deal with Sky Blues". BBC Sport. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
  6. "Albert clocks up 300th United appearance". Ballymena Times. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
  7. "Albert Watson leaves Ballymena United for Linfield". BBC Sport. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  8. "Crusaders 1–4 Linfield". BBC Sport. 5 May 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  9. "Daryl Fordyce and Albert Watson to leave champions Linfield". BBC Sport. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  10. "Watson and Fordyce will be part of 17 signings announced by Eddies on Monday". the11.ca. 2013-02-25. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  11. "Jeffrey impressed by NI U23 squad". BBC Sport. 10 December 2007. Retrieved 9 February 2011.
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