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Diamond Edwards
English footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milan Diamond Lazane Edwards (born 18 September 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southern League Premier Division South club Walton & Hersham. He previously played for Southampton and Port Vale, as well as both Weymouth and Hampton & Richmond Borough on loan.
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Southampton
Edwards joined Southampton from Reading in 2019. He signed his first professional contract in December 2020.[4] He was a part of the Under-18s Premier League South title-winning team of the 2021–22 season.[5] Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl brought him along to train with the first-team in Austria in July 2022.[6]
On 23 August 2022, Edwards made his first professional appearance in a 0–3 victory against Cambridge United in the EFL Cup, replacing Ibrahima Diallo in the 90th minute.[7] On 16 September, Edwards was forced off due to injury against Leeds U21; B team head coach Dave Horseman later revealed he suffered an ACL injury and would likely miss the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[8][9] On 17 November, Edwards signed a contract extension until 2025.[10][11]
Port Vale
He spent July 2024 on trial at Port Vale, where he impressed manager Darren Moore.[12][13] On 14 August, Edwards joined Port Vale on a one-year contract.[14][15] He scored on his debut for the Valiants six days later, in a 2–0 win at Salford City in the EFL Trophy.[16] He made three further appearances before he joined National League South club Weymouth on a one-month loan deal on 27 January 2025.[17] He made his debut for the Terras on the same day during a 2–0 loss at Hampton & Richmond Borough.[2] He later joined Hampton & Richmond Borough on loan until the end of the 2024–25 season.[18] He was released upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.[19]
Walton & Hersham
On 9 August 2025, Edwards signed with Southern League Premier Division South club Walton & Hersham following a trial period; Swans manager Billy Rowley said that "he might just be the most talented and skilful player I have ever seen at Walton".[20]
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Style of play
Edwards is an attacking midfielder with excellent dribbling skills.[21]
Career statistics
- As of match played 5 April 2025
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
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