Brandon Wilson (footballer)’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

From Botswana
Gender male
Birth

28 January 1997, Gaborone, Botswana

Age 23 years

Brandon James Wilson (born 28 January 1997) is a Botswana-born Australian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Perth Glory in the A-League.

Born in Botswana, Wilson moved to Australia at a young age. He later moved to England to play youth football for Burnley before making his senior debut for Stockport County. In 2016, he returned to Australia to play for Perth Glory.

Early life

Wilson was born in Gaborone, Botswana to Australian parents. He moved to Western Australia aged ten.

Career

Club

In Wilson joined Burnley in 2013. He was loaned to Stockport County in 2016.

In July 2016, Wilson returned to Western Australia signing with Perth Glory to play in the A-League. He made his professional debut for Perth Glory on 10 August 2016 in a 2–0 win against Brisbane Roar in the 2016 FFA Cup. Mainly playing as a Midfielder, Wilson showed his versatility in December by filling in as the starting Right Back against Melbourne Victory.

International

In September 2015, Wilson was named in the Australian under-20 side to travel to Laos for 2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification. He made his debut for the side in a win over Laos. He is also eligible to represent Botswana at senior level.

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