Alfie Bridgman
Alfie Bridgman (born 11 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bognor Regis Town on loan from Portsmouth. 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 | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Bognor Regis Town (on loan from Portsmouth) | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2021 | Portsmouth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 2022– | → Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 20 | (9) |
| International career | |||
| 2022– | Malta U19 | 9 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:53, 17 March 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Portsmouth
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]
International career
In June 2022, Bridgman was called up to the Malta under-19 squad for the first time.[6]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 March 2023[7]
| 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[8] | Isthmian Premier Division | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| 2022–23[9] | Isthmian Premier Division | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 5 | |
| Career total | 28 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 7 | ||
Personal life
Bridgman is of Maltese descent with his grandmother having been born in the country.[10] He attended Purbrook Park School growing up.[10] His older brother Stanley also played for Portsmouth before having a spell playing in Finland for Pallo-Iirot.[11]
References
- "Alfie Bridgman". Portsmouth FC. 2020. 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.
- "International Calls For Teenage Duo". Portsmouth F.C. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- 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.
- "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
- Alfie Bridgman at WorldFootball.net