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Alfie Bridgman (born 11 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Eastbourne Borough. Born in England, he represents Malta at youth international level.
Club career
Portsmouth
On 12 January 2021, Bridgman made his Pompey debut, coming on as a sub in a 5–1 defeat at Peterborough United in the EFL Trophy.
On 22 March 2022, Bridgman joined Bognor Regis Town on loan.
On 2 May 2022, it was announced that Bridgman had signed a third year scholarship deal with Portsmouth after his 'good spell' with Bognor Regis Town.
In August 2022, Bridgman returned on loan to Bognor Regis Town.
Eastbourne Borough
Following his release from Portsmouth, Bridgman joined National League South club Eastbourne Borough ahead of the 2023/24 season.
International career
In June 2022, Bridgman was called up to the Malta under-19 squad for the first time. In June 2023, he was called up to the Malta squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 August 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Portsmouth | 2020–21 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bognor Regis Town (loan) | 2021–22 | Isthmian Premier Division | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2022–23 | Isthmian Premier Division | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 32 | 6 | ||
| Total | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 8 | ||
| Eastbourne Borough | 2023–24 | National League South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Career total | 36 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 45 | 8 | ||
Personal life
Bridgman is of Maltese descent with his grandmother having been born in the country. He attended Purbrook Park School growing up. His older brother Stanley also played for Portsmouth before having a spell playing in Finland for Pallo-Iirot.