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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alfie Bridgman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 2004 | ||
| 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) | |||
Club career
editPortsmouth
editOn 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
editFollowing 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
editIn 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 | ||
- ^ One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance in the Sussex Senior Cup
Personal life
editBridgman 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- ^ "Alfie Bridgman". Portsmouth FC. 2020. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "Peterborough 5 Pompey 1". Portsmouth FC. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Portsmouth academy youngster Alfie Bridgman joins Bognor Regis Town on loan". The News (Portsmouth). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Third Year Scholarships For Bridgman And Gifford". Portsmouth FC. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ "Pompey prospects sign for Bognor Regis Town". sussexexpress.co.uk. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Sports sign Malta U19 international Bridgman". ebfc.co.uk. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Bridgman leaves the Sports". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "International Calls For Teenage Duo". Portsmouth F.C. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "COACH MENDES ANNOUNCES FINAL SQUAD FOR UEFA TOURNAMENT". mfa.com.mt. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Alfie Bridgman at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman – 2021-2022". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
- ^ "A. Bridgman – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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- Alfie Bridgman at WorldFootball.net