Andre Wisdom facts for kids
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Wisdom playing for Red Bull Salzburg in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 9 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.86 m) | ||
| Playing position | Right back, centre back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Bradford City | ||
| 2008–2012 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2017 | Liverpool | 14 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Derby County (loan) | 34 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → West Bromwich Albion (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Norwich City (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Red Bull Salzburg (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2017–2021 | Derby County | 97 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Warrington Town | 34 | (1) |
| 2024 | Derry City | 9 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | England U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | England U17 | 15 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | England U19 | 10 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | England U21 | 10 | (0) |
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Andre Alexander Shaquille Wisdom (born 9 May 1993) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a right back or centre back.
Andre started his career at Bradford City. He then joined Liverpool in 2008. He played his first game for Liverpool in 2012. After that, he went on loan to several clubs. These included Derby County, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City, and Red Bull Salzburg. In 2017, he left Liverpool to play for Derby County for four seasons. Andre also played for and was captain of England's youth teams. He was part of the team that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2010.
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Club Career: Andre's Football Journey
Starting Out: Early Days in Football
Andre Wisdom was born in Leeds, England. His parents are from Jamaica. He grew up in a place called Chapeltown. Andre was very good at football from a young age. He played for Bradford City's junior teams. He often played in age groups older than his own.
In January 2008, when he was 14, Andre signed with Liverpool. This was a big move for a young player from a smaller club.
Playing for Liverpool
Andre moved up through Liverpool's youth teams. He also played for their reserve team. In September 2010, he was called up to the first team. This was for a League Cup match.
In the summer of 2011, he signed a new contract. This showed that the club believed in his progress.
First Team Chances: 2012–13 Season
When Brendan Rodgers became manager in June 2012, Andre got new chances. In September, he traveled with other young players to Switzerland. They played a UEFA Europa League game against Young Boys. Andre started the game and even scored a goal! Liverpool won the match 5–3.
His good performance led to more games. He played in a League Cup win against West Bromwich Albion. Three days later, he made his first Premier League appearance. This was in a 5–2 win against Norwich City. He kept his spot in the team for a month. He even played in his first Merseyside derby against Everton.
In January 2013, Andre signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.
Loan Spells: Gaining Experience
Footballers sometimes go on "loan" to other clubs. This helps them play more games and get more experience.
Loan to Derby County: 2013–14
On 22 October 2013, Andre joined Derby County on loan. Derby was a team in the Championship league. He quickly became a regular player for them. He played in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Derby lost that game, but Andre gained valuable experience.
Loan to West Bromwich Albion: 2014–15
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Andre joined West Bromwich Albion on loan in July 2014. He played 22 games for them.
Loan to Norwich City: 2015–16
Before the 2015–16 season, Andre signed a new four-year contract with Liverpool. Then, on 29 July 2015, he went on loan to Premier League team Norwich City.
Loan to Red Bull Salzburg: 2016–17
On 31 August 2016, Andre joined Red Bull Salzburg on loan. They were the champions of the Austrian Bundesliga.
Back to Derby County
On 3 July 2017, Andre joined Derby County permanently. He scored his first goal for Derby in February 2020. This was in an FA Cup win against Northampton Town. He scored his first league goal in February 2021. This goal helped Derby win a game against Wycombe Wanderers. His contract with Derby ended after that season.
After leaving Derby, Andre tried out with other clubs. These included Portsmouth and Birmingham City.
Playing for Warrington Town
On 22 September 2023, Andre signed with Warrington Town. This club plays in the National League North. He played his first game for them the next day.
Playing for Derry City
On 21 August 2024, Andre joined Derry City. This team is in the League of Ireland Premier Division. He played 12 games for them. His last game was the 2024 FAI Cup final, which Derry City lost.
International Career: Representing England
Andre Wisdom played for England's youth teams at different levels.
England Under-16s
In 2008, Andre was called up to the England Under-16 squad. He played in the Victory Shield tournament. England won the tournament that year.
England Under-17s
The next year, Andre joined the England Under-17 squad. They played in the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. England did very well in the qualifying rounds. Andre was chosen for the final squad. He played in every game. England won against teams like the Czech Republic and Turkey.
In the semi-final, England beat France 2–1. Andre started in the final against Spain. He scored a goal with a header to make the score 1–1. England then scored another goal and won the tournament! This was the first time England had won this championship.
England Under-19s
Andre continued to play for England's youth teams. He joined the Under-19 squad in 2010. He played ten games for them over two years.
England Under-21s
In September 2011, Andre was named in the England Under-21 squad. He made his debut against Israel, where England won 4–1. He was later made captain of the England U21 team in 2013.
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Liverpool | 2012–13 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 1 | ||
| Derby County (loan) | 2013–14 | Championship | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| West Bromwich Albion (loan) | 2014–15 | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | |
| Norwich City (loan) | 2015–16 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | |
| Red Bull Salzburg (loan) | 2016–17 | Austrian Bundesliga | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Derby County | 2017–18 | Championship | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Championship | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | Championship | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 40 | 1 | ||
| Total | 97 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 107 | 2 | ||
| Warrington Town | 2023–24 | National League North | 34 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 | ||
| Derry City | 2024 | LOI Premier Division | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 238 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 278 | 4 | ||
Honours: Trophies and Awards
Red Bull Salzburg
- Austrian Football Bundesliga: 2016–17
- Austrian Cup: 2016–17
England U16
- Victory Shield: 2008
England U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2010
Individual
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2010
See Also
In Spanish: Andre Wisdom para niños
