Joshua John Edwards (born 27 May 2000) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One 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

As of 12 April 2025

Honours

Dunfermline Athletic

  • Scottish League One: 2022–23

Individual

  • PFA Scotland Team of the Year (Scottish League One): 2022–23

References

External links

  • Josh Edwards at Soccerbase

Josh Edwards' first interview as an Exile!

Josh Edwards on Behance

Josh Edwards on Behance

D1LON Josh Edwards

Josh Edwards is an Exile! Newport County A.F.C.