Alfie Bridgman

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Alfie Bridgman
Personal information
Full name Alfie Bridgman[1]
Date of birth (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2011–2021 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Portsmouth 0 (0)
2022 → Bognor Regis Town (loan) 8 (2)
2022–2023 → Bognor Regis Town (loan) 25 (6)
2023 Eastbourne Borough 7 (0)
International career
2022– Malta U19 6 (1)
2023– Malta U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:52, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Alfie Bridgman (born 11 April 2004) is a professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for National League South club Eastbourne Borough. Born in England, he represents Malta at youth international level.

Club career[edit]

Portsmouth[edit]

On 12 January 2021, Bridgman made his Pompey debut, coming on as a sub in a 5–1 defeat at Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy.[2]

On 22 March 2022, Bridgman joined Bognor Regis Town on loan.[3]

On 2 May 2022, it was announced that Bridgman had signed a third year scholarship deal with Portsmouth after his 'good spell' with Bognor Regis Town.[4]

In August 2022, Bridgman returned on loan to Bognor Regis Town.[5]

Eastbourne Borough[edit]

Following his release from Portsmouth, Bridgman joined National League South club Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2023/24 season.[6] On 28 November 2023, he left the club by mutual consent.[7]

International career[edit]

In June 2022, Bridgman was called up to the Malta under-19 squad for the first time.[8] In June 2023, he was called up to the Malta squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[9]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played 18 November 2023[10]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portsmouth 2020–21 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2021–22 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2022–23 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Bognor Regis Town (loan) 2021–22[11] Isthmian Premier Division 8 2 0 0 — 0 0 8 2
2022–23[12] Isthmian Premier Division 25 6 2 0 — 5 0 32 6
Total 33 8 2 0 0 0 5 0 40 8
Eastbourne Borough 2023–24[13] National League South 7 0 0 0 — 2[a] 0 9 0
Career total 40 8 2 0 0 0 9 0 51 8
  1. ^ One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance in the Sussex Senior Cup

Personal life[edit]

Bridgman is of Maltese descent with his grandmother having been born in the country.[14] He attended Purbrook Park School growing up.[14] His older brother Stanley also played for Portsmouth before having a spell playing in Finland for Pallo-Iirot.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Alfie Bridgman". Portsmouth FC. 2020. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Peterborough 5 Pompey 1". Portsmouth FC. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Portsmouth academy youngster Alfie Bridgman joins Bognor Regis Town on loan". The News (Portsmouth). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Third Year Scholarships For Bridgman And Gifford". Portsmouth FC. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Pompey prospects sign for Bognor Regis Town". sussexexpress.co.uk. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Sports sign Malta U19 international Bridgman". ebfc.co.uk. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Bridgman leaves the Sports". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  8. ^ "International Calls For Teenage Duo". Portsmouth F.C. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  9. ^ "COACH MENDES ANNOUNCES FINAL SQUAD FOR UEFA TOURNAMENT". mfa.com.mt. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  10. ^ Alfie Bridgman at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman – 2021-2022". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  13. ^ "A. Bridgman – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Ex-Purbrook Park School pupil joins Portsmouth international ranks after earning maiden Malta call-up". portsmouth.co.uk. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  15. ^ "Ex-Portsmouth youngster seeking Larne switch after heartbreak cancellation of Burnley, Wigan, Blackpool and QPR trials". portsmouth.co.uk. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2022.

External links[edit]

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