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Andre Wisdom
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Wisdom playing for Red Bull Salzburg in 2017
Personal information
Full name Andre Alexander Shaquille Wisdom
Date of birth (1993-05-09) 9 May 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth Leeds, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Position(s) Right back, centre back
Team information
Current team
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)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  England
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
Winner 2010 Liechtenstein
*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.

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

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Wisdom warming up for Liverpool in 2012

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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Wisdom (left) playing for West Bromwich Albion in 2014

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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
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

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

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