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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| Full name | Andre Alexander Shaquille Wisdom | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back, centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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FC United of Manchester | ||
| 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) |
| 2025– | FC United of Manchester | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | England U16 | 2 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | England U17 | 15 | (3) |
| 2010–2012 | England U19 | 10 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | England U21 | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:15, 21 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Andre Alexander Shaquille Wisdom (born on 9 May 1993) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a right back or centre back for FC United of Manchester.
Wisdom started his football journey at Bradford City. He then joined Liverpool in 2008. He made his first team debut for Liverpool in 2012. After that, he played on loan for several clubs. These included Derby County, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City, and Red Bull Salzburg. He left Liverpool in 2017 to play for Derby County for four seasons. Andre has also played for and captained England's youth teams. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2010.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting Out in Football
Andre Wisdom was born in Leeds, England. His parents are from Jamaica. He grew up in a place called Chapeltown. He went to Abbey Grange Church of England Academy. As a young player, he was very good in the junior teams at Bradford City. He often played in age groups older than his own.
In January 2008, when he was 14, he signed with Liverpool. This was a big move for a young player from a lower league team.
Playing for Liverpool
Andre Wisdom moved up through Liverpool's youth teams. He also played for the club's reserve team. In September 2010, the manager Roy Hodgson called him up to the first-team squad. This was for a League Cup match against Northampton Town. In 2011, he signed a new contract with Liverpool. This showed how much the club believed in his progress.
First Team Chances (2012–13)
When Brendan Rodgers became manager in June 2012, it gave Wisdom new chances. In September, he traveled with other young Liverpool players to Switzerland. They were playing against Young Boys in the UEFA Europa League. He started the game and even scored a goal on his debut. Liverpool won the match 5–3.
His great performance led to more first-team games. He started in a 2–1 win against West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup. Three days later, he made his first Premier League appearance. This was in a 5–2 away win against Norwich City. He kept his spot in the team for the next month. He played his first game at Anfield in a 0–0 draw with Stoke City. He also played in his first Merseyside derby against Everton. On 9 January 2013, Wisdom signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool.
Loan to Derby County (2013–14)
On 22 October 2013, Wisdom joined Derby County on a loan for the season. This was to help him get more experience. He quickly became a regular player in Derby's defense. He made his debut on 26 October in a 1–1 draw against Birmingham City. He played for Derby until May 2014. He was part of the team that played in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Derby lost that game by one goal.
Loan to West Bromwich Albion (2014–15)
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On 22 July 2014, Wisdom went on loan to West Bromwich Albion for a season. He played 22 games under manager Alan Irvine. However, after a 0–3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2015, he played less under the new manager Tony Pulis.
Loan to Norwich City (2015–16)
Before the 2015–16 season, Wisdom signed a new four-year contract with Liverpool. On 29 July 2015, he joined Premier League newcomers Norwich City on a season-long loan.
Loan to Red Bull Salzburg (2016–17)
On 31 August 2016, Andre Wisdom joined Red Bull Salzburg. They were the champions of the Austrian Football Bundesliga. He played for them on a loan for the season.
Return to Derby County
On 3 July 2017, Wisdom joined Derby County permanently. He scored his first goal for Derby on 4 February 2020. This was in a 4–2 FA Cup win against Northampton Town. It was his first professional goal since his debut for Liverpool in 2012. On 16 February 2021, he scored his first league goal. This goal secured a last-minute win for Derby against Wycombe Wanderers. His contract with Derby ended at the end of that season.
After leaving Derby County, Wisdom tried out for several other clubs. These included Portsmouth, Birmingham City, Sheffield United, and Polish club Warta Poznań.
Playing for Warrington Town
On 22 September 2023, Wisdom signed for National League North club Warrington Town. He played his first game the very next day. He played the whole match in Warrington's 1–0 home win over King's Lynn Town.
Time at Derry City
On 21 August 2024, Wisdom joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. He played for them until their season ended in November. He made 12 appearances in total for the club. His last game was on 10 November 2024, in the 2024 FAI Cup final. His team lost that final 2–0 to Drogheda United.
Joining FC United of Manchester
On 11 July 2025, Andre Wisdom joined FC United of Manchester. This club plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.
International Career for England
England Under-16s
Wisdom was chosen for the England Under-16 squad in 2008. This was for the Victory Shield tournament. He started in a 1–0 win against Wales on 31 October. He also played as a substitute in a 2–0 win against Scotland. England won the 2008 Victory Shield title that year.
England Under-17s
The next year, Wisdom joined John Peacock's England Under-17 squad. They were playing in the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers. England easily made it to the main tournament in Liechtenstein. Andre was picked for the final squad. He played in every game as England won all their group matches. They beat Czech Republic, Greece, and Turkey.
England then beat France 2–1 in the semi-final. This put them in the final. Wisdom started the final against Spain. He scored a goal with a header from a corner kick. England went on to win the tournament for the first time ever. This success with the youth teams gave hope for the future of English football.
England Under-19s
After his success with the younger teams, Wisdom continued to move up. He joined Noel Blake's Under-19 squad in the 2010–11 season. He made his debut against Slovakia in October. Over the next two years, he played ten games for the team. However, the team did not qualify for the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. Wisdom also missed out on the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2012 tournament.
England Under-21s
In September 2011, Wisdom was named in the England Under-21 squad. This was for a qualification match and a friendly game. He made his debut at right back against Israel in a 4–1 win. This was even before he had played for Liverpool's senior team. He returned to the squad a year later but had to withdraw due to a shoulder injury.
In 2013, Wisdom became captain of the England U21 team. In his first game as captain, he was sent off for kicking an opponent. After a four-match ban, he did not return to the squad.
Personal Life
In June 2020, Andre Wisdom was taken to hospital. This happened after he was injured in an incident while visiting relatives in Toxteth, Liverpool.
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 and Achievements
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 Awards
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2010
See also
In Spanish: Andre Wisdom para niños
