Alfie Bridgman

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Alfie Bridgman
Personal information
Full name Alfie Bridgman [1]
Date of birth (2004-04-11) 11 April 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2011–2021 Portsmouth
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Portsmouth 0 (0)
2022Bognor Regis Town (loan) 8 (2)
2022–2023Bognor Regis Town (loan) 25 (6)
2023 Eastbourne Borough 7 (0)
International career
2022– Malta U19 6 (1)
2023– Malta U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:52, 14 November 2023 (UTC)

Alfie Bridgman (born 11 April 2004) is a professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for National League South club Eastbourne Borough. Born in England, he represents Malta at youth international level.

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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]

Eastbourne Borough

Following his release from Portsmouth, Bridgman joined National League South club Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2023/24 season. [6] On 28 November 2023, he left the club by mutual consent. [7]

International career

In June 2022, Bridgman was called up to the Malta under-19 squad for the first time. [8] In June 2023, he was called up to the Malta squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. [9]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 November 2023 [10]
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portsmouth 2020–21 League One 0000001010
2021–22 League One0000001010
2022–23 League One0000000000
Total0000002020
Bognor Regis Town (loan) 2021–22 [11] Isthmian Premier Division 82000082
2022–23 [12] Isthmian Premier Division 2562050326
Total338200050408
Eastbourne Borough 2023–24 [13] National League South 70002 [lower-alpha 1] 090
Career total408200090518
  1. One appearance in the FA Trophy, one appearance in the Sussex Senior Cup

Personal life

Bridgman is of Maltese descent with his grandmother having been born in the country. [14] He attended Purbrook Park School growing up. [14] His older brother Stanley also played for Portsmouth before having a spell playing in Finland for Pallo-Iirot. [15]

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References

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  2. "Peterborough 5 Pompey 1". Portsmouth FC. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  3. "Portsmouth academy youngster Alfie Bridgman joins Bognor Regis Town on loan". The News (Portsmouth). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  4. "Third Year Scholarships For Bridgman And Gifford". Portsmouth FC. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  5. "Pompey prospects sign for Bognor Regis Town". sussexexpress.co.uk. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  6. "Sports sign Malta U19 international Bridgman". ebfc.co.uk. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  7. "Bridgman leaves the Sports". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  8. "International Calls For Teenage Duo". Portsmouth F.C. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  9. "COACH MENDES ANNOUNCES FINAL SQUAD FOR UEFA TOURNAMENT". mfa.com.mt. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  10. Alfie Bridgman at Soccerway. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  11. "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman – 2021-2022". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  12. "Bognor Regis Town – Appearances – Alfie Bridgman". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  13. "A. Bridgman – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  14. 1 2 "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.
  15. "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.