Bradley Cross (soccer)

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Bradley Cross
Personal information
Full name	Bradley Paul Cross
Date of birth	(2001-01-30) 30 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Kempton Park, South Africa
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Left-back
Team information
Current team	Kaizer Chiefs
Number	48
Youth career
0000–2018	Mpumalanga Black Aces
2018–2020	Bidvest Wits
2018–2020	→ Schalke 04 (loan)
2020–2022	Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023	Maritzburg United	12	(1)
2023–2024	Golden Arrows	21	(0)
2024–	Kaizer Chiefs	0	(0)
International career
	South Africa U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 August 2024

Bradley Paul Cross (born 30 January 2001) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Kaizer Chiefs.

Club career

Cross started his career with Mpumalanga Black Aces before joining Bidvest Wits. After spending time on loan with Schalke 04, he joined Premier League club Newcastle United on a two-year deal.^[1] He was released at the end of his contract.^[2] In November 2022, he joined Kaizer Chiefs on trial.^[3] In January 2023, he signed for Maritzburg United.^[4] In July 2023, Cross left Maritzburg United after relegation and joined Golden Arrows.^[5] On 3 September 2024, Cross joined Kaizer Chiefs on a four-year deal.^[6]

International career

Cross has represented South Africa at under–20 level.^[1] He can also represent England at international level.^[7]

Playing style

Cross describes himself as a "left-footed centre-back who likes to play out from the back."^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Magpies sign South African youngster". Newcastle United F.C. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Newcastle United release official retained and released players lists – Premier League confirm". themag.co.uk. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Cross: Former Newcastle United and Schalke 04 defender resurfaces at Kaizer Chiefs". goal.com. 9 November 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Peprah and Cross: Maritzburg United confirm signing of Orlando Pirates striker and ex-Kaizer Chiefs trialist". goal.com. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
^ "Golden Arrows sign Bradley Cross from relegated Maritzburg United". iol.co.za. 23 July 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
^ "Bradley Cross Joins Kaizer Chiefs". Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
^ "7 dual-national English abroad wonderkids". englishplayersabroad.com. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2023.

External links

Bradley Cross at Soccerway
Bradley Cross at WorldFootball.net

Kaizer Chiefs F.C. – current squad

1 Peterson
2 Dove
3 Mdantsane
4 Kwinika
5 Mthethwa
6 Blom
7 Chivaviro
8 Maart
9 Du Preez
10 Sirino
11 Potsane
12 Nk. Ngcobo
13 Mmodi
14 Dortley
17 Castillo
18 Solomons
19 Mashiane
21 Saile
22 Matlou
23 Sam
24 Ditlhokwe
25 Msimango
27 Ozoemena
28 Vilakazi
30 Ntwari
33 Radebe
34 molefe
36 Duba
37 Zwane
39 Frosler
42 Shabalala
44 Bvuma
47 McCarthy
48 Cross
84 Miguel
Manager: Nabi

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