Curtis Edwards

Early Career in England

Born in Middlesbrough, England, Edwards started his football career at Thornaby before joining the Middlesbrough academy when he was twelve. Soon after, Edwards signed a scholarship and a three–year professional contract. However, in March 2013, he was released by the academy system. Following his release by the club, Edwards went on a trial at Birmingham City, Bristol City, Hartlepool United and Hibernian but were unsuccessful, leading him to drift away from football. In September 2013, he joined Darlington. He made his Darlington debut on 19 September 2013, in a 3–1 win over Harton & Westoe in the Durham Challenge Cup. By the end of October, he made ten appearances for the side. Despite performing well for the side in a number of matches, Edwards soon lost his first team place. Despite signing an 18 months contract with Darlington, Edwards joined Thornaby in late–December, where his father, Paul, was the club's assistant manager. He quickly impressed on his debut on 29 December 2013, in a 4–0 win over Seaham Red Star. Edwards then scored his first goal for the club on 11 January 2014, in a 6–3 win over Tow Law Town. In February 2014, Edwards joined Spennymoor Town. Two months later, he re–joined Thornaby. A few days later, he quickly scored on his return for the side, in a 5–3 win over Brandon United. He started well in the 2014–15 season, scoring against Seaham Red Star, Heaton Stannington, Billingham Town (three times), Team Northumbria,…

As of match played 20 January 2026

Edwards has a brother, Kieran, who is a former England youth international footballer, and were teammates during Curtis' time at Thornaby. His father, Paul, was the club's assistant manager and eventually as a Manager of Thornaby during Curtis' time as well. He also has two sisters. During his early football career, he worked on a construction sites with his father. Edwards was even about to start a two-year apprenticeship in construction just before joining Ytterhogdals IK. In August 2013, Edwards was fined a total of £470 for driving a car without a license after becoming involved in a car accident. Since moving to Sweden, Edwards began taking lessons to learn the Swedish language and has settled down in the country, with his Swedish girlfriend.

Östersund Svenska Cupen: 2016–17 Djurgården Allsvenskan: 2019