Daniel Edwards

Daniel Edwards (born 6 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional footballer who last played as a defender for the Wellington Phoenix.

Club career Youth career Edwards played his youth football for Hibiscus Coast, Forrest Hill Milford United and Birkenhead United before joining Hamilton Wanderers for the 2016–17 NZFC Premiership. He made one appearance, coming on as a second-half substitute against Southern United.

College career In 2017, Edwards joined Marshall Thundering Herd as a Freshman, to study accounting, where he made 12 appearances and scored one goal. In 2018, he pent the year at Missouri State Bears making six appearances. After the 2018 season he returned to Marshall Thundering Herd but did not make any appearances.

Port Melbourne Edwards signed for Port Melbourne during the 2021 season.

Avondale Edwards signed for Avondale in July 2024. He made his professional debut on 8 November 2025, aged 27, against Auckland FC. On 29 May 2026, the Phoenix confirmed Edwards' departure from the club.

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