Joshua John Edwards (born 27 May 2000) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for club Charlton Athletic. Edwards began his career with Airdrieonians and has also played for Dunfermline Athletic.
Career Airdrieonians Edwards started his career with Kilmarnock, Ayr United and Ayrshire boys' club Crosshouse Community, before joining Scottish League One side Airdrieonians in 2017. He made his first-team debut in a league victory over Forfar Athletic in December 2017.
Dunfermline Athletic After attracting interest from a number of clubs, Edwards signed a two-year deal with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic for an undisclosed fee on 16 July 2019. The following day, Edwards made his first appearance for Dunfermline, coming on as a second-half substitute in a Scottish League Cup match against Albion Rovers.
Charlton Athletic On 19 June 2024, it was confirmed that Edwards had joined League One side Charlton Athletic on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The Addicks fought off competition from fellow League One sides Barnsley and Bristol Rovers in order to secure Edwards' signature.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAirdrieonians2017–18Scottish League One1200000001202018–19220104000270Airdrieonians total340104000390Dunfermline Athletic2019–20Scottish Championship15010201Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup01902020–2125010602Appearances in the Scottish Premiership Playoffs03402021–2236210501Appearances in the Scottish League One Playoffs04322022–23Scottish League One35221413Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup04442023–24Scottish Championship36310411Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup0424Dunfermline Athletic total1477612128018210Charlton Athletic2024–25League One38130005Two appearances in the EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League One play-offs04612025–26Championship700000—702026–27100000—10Charlton Athletic total461300050541Career total227810125213027511
Honours Dunfermline Athletic Scottish League One: 2022–23
Charlton Athletic EFL League One play-offs: 2025
Individual PFA Scotland Team of the Year (Scottish League One): 2022–23
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