Daniel Edwards (born 6 August 1998) is a New Zealand professional footballer who last played as a defender for Preston Lions in the Australian Championship.
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.
Eastern Suburbs After having his time in the United States cut short due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Edwards returned to New Zealand and signed for Eastern Suburbs.
Port Melbourne Edwards signed for Port Melbourne during the 2021 season.
Avondale Edwards signed for Avondale in July 2024.
Wellington Phoenix On 15 September 2025, Edwards signed for Wellington Phoenix. 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.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOthersTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHamilton Wanderers2016–17NZ Premiership10——10Eastern Suburbs2016–17NZ Premiership131—101412021National League4000—40Total1710010181Port Melbourne2021NPL Victoria6010—702022NPL Victoria260—102702023NPL Victoria232——2322024NPL Victoria190——190Total7421010762Avondale2024NPL Victoria700010802025NPL Victoria2531050313Total3231060393Wellington Phoenix2025–26A-League Men3000—30Career total127620801376
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