David Edgar (soccer, born 1987)
A Canadian defender who authored one of the most stunning debut goals in Premier League history and carved out a long, respected transatlantic career.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Canadian professional soccer player·Birthday: May 19·Millennials
Biography
David Edgar's soccer story is one of a promise fulfilled across continents. A product of the Newcastle United academy after moving from Canada as a teenager, he etched his name into club folklore on a snowy day in 2006. Thrown into a Premier League match against Manchester United as a 19-year-old, he scored a breathtaking, last-minute equalizer—a 30-yard strike that announced him to the world. While that moment remained his career zenith, he built a solid, journeyman's career defined by resilience. After leaving Newcastle, he became a stalwart in England's lower divisions with clubs like Burnley, Birmingham City, and Sheffield United, known for his versatility and committed defending. He later returned to North America, playing in the MLS and the Canadian Premier League, where he helped forge a new domestic soccer landscape. Edgar's path wasn't lined with constant trophies, but with the quiet respect earned from coaches and fans for his professionalism and that one unforgettable moment of magic.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored a spectacular 30-yard equalizer on his Premier League debut for Newcastle United against Manchester United in December 2006.
- Earned over 40 caps for the Canadian national team, representing his country in World Cup qualifying campaigns.
- Won the Football League Championship with Burnley in the 2015-16 season, earning promotion to the Premier League.
- Was a key inaugural signing for Canadian Premier League side Forge FC, contributing to the launch of the domestic league in 2019.
Did You Know?
He is the son of former Canadian international soccer player Eddie Edgar.
Edgar holds a British passport through his English mother, which aided his early career in the UK.
He played in a friendly for the England U-20 team in 2007 before committing his international future to Canada.
After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, taking a role with the Vancouver Whitecaps academy system.
“I scored against Manchester United on my debut, and that moment stays with you.”
