Brandon Wilson (soccer)


Brandon James Wilson is a Botswana-born Australian professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Wellington Phoenix FC 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 English parents.
Lived in England from the age of two.
He moved to Western Australia aged ten.

Club career

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 career

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.
In November 2019 he was one of four players suspended by the Australia U23 due to "unprofessional conduct".

Honours

Perth Glory