Declan Edge


Declan John Edge is a former professional footballer who is the current manager of Swedish club Torslanda IK. Born in Malaysia to English parents, Edge represented the New Zealand national football team in the 1980s and 1990s.
Edge is considered one of the premier developers of footballing talent in New Zealand, acting as technical director for the Olé Football Academy and developing players such as Ryan Thomas and Tyler Boyd.

Playing career

International career

Edge made his full All Whites debut as a substitute in a 5–0 win over Fiji on 3 June 1985 and ended his international playing career with 26 A-international caps and 1 goal to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 0–2 loss to England on 8 June 1991.

Coaching career

Declan's nephew Jesse Edge is a former New Zealand youth international.