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David Edgar (soccer, born 1987)

David Edgar, Canadian soccer player

Born
May 19, 1987
Age in 2026
39
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth year
1987

About David Edgar (soccer, born 1987)

David Edward Edgar (born May 19, 1987) is a Canadian soccer coach and former professional player. As a player he was a centre-back who began his professional career in England with Premier League side Newcastle United, before also going on to feature in the top flight for Burnley. He went on to feature in the Football League for Swansea City, Birmingham City, Sheffield United later having a stint with non-league Hartlepool United. He also played in Major League Soccer with Vancouver Whitecaps FC before finishing his career with spells at Nashville SC, Ottawa Fury and Forge FC. Edgar represented Canada at various levels having made his debut for the Canadian senior team on February 9, 2011, and was a member of the Canadian U-20 team at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He attended Saint Kateri Catholic Elementary School, where he broke many athletic records including the 800 m, 1500m and long jump and won athlete of the year in grade eight. Edgar continued to appear for Newcastle's reserves and he was called up to the first team squad due to a lengthy injury list midway through the 2006–07 FA Premier League season. He made his first team debut for Newcastle against Bolton Wanderers on December 26, 2006.

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David Edgar (soccer, born 1987) timeline

  1. Edgar continued to appear for Newcastle's reserves and he was called up to the first team squad due to a lengthy injury list midway through the 2006–07 FA Premier League season.
  2. He made his first team debut for Newcastle against Bolton Wanderers on December 26, 2006.

The world when David Edgar (soccer, born 1987) was born

David Edgar (soccer, born 1987) was born in 1987. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1987

  • #1 song"Walk Like an Egyptian" – The Bangles
  • Top movieThe Last Emperor
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookThe Bonfire of the Vanities – Tom Wolfe

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion at age 20
  • Top headlineStock market crashes on Black Monday
  • Technology milestoneGIF format created
  • Defining fadSlap bracelets
  • Notable inventionGIF image format
  • World population5.03 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championMinnesota Twins (World Series)
  • Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
  • U.S. population242.3M

1987 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in David Edgar (soccer, born 1987)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19872026
Gas$0.95$3.45/gal
Average home$85,600$435,000
Average income$30,970$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.91$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population242.3M341 million

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