Declan John Edge (born 18 September 1965 in Malacca Town, Malaysia) is a former professional footballer who is the current manager of Swedish club Torslanda IK. Born in Malaysia to English parents, Edge represented the New Zealand national football team in the 1980s and 1990s.

Edge is considered one of the premier developers of footballing talent in New Zealand, acting as technical director for the Olé Football Academy and developing players such as Ryan Thomas and Tyler Boyd.

Declan Edge

Playing career

International career

Edge made his full All Whites debut as a substitute in a 5–0 win over Fiji on 3 June 1985 and ended his international playing career with 26 A-international caps and 1 goal to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 0–2 loss to England on 8 June 1991.

Declan Edge

Coaching career

Tauranga City FC Assistant Coach

Melville United Assistant Coach

Waikato FC

Western Suburbs

Ole Football Academy

Personal

Declan's nephew Jesse Edge is a former New Zealand youth international.

Declan Edge

References

External links

1965 births

Living people

New Zealand men's association footballers

New Zealand men's international footballers

National Soccer League (Australia) players

Adelaide City FC players

Notts County F.C. players

Men's association football forwards