Andrew Parkinson
American soccer player
South Africa
Forward
Andrew Parkinson: profile
Andrew Parkinson (born 5 May 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.
Parkinson made the step into senior football with Newcastle United F.C. in 1977. He played for 12 clubs in 4 countries since 1977. His most appearances came at Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1988), where he made 79 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 288 appearances and 99 goals.
At international level, Parkinson represented United States (1984), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 4: United Kingdom, United States, Canada and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.34 (99 in 288)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jayden Adams, Tsepo Masilela and Samu Aghehowa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1979 |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 3 | 0 |
| 1979–1980 | Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | 13 | 5 |
| 1980 |  Philadelphia Fury |
North American Soccer League | 24 | 3 |
| 1980 | Philadelphia Fury |
North American Soccer League | 24 | 3 |
| 1981–1982 |  Montreal Manic |
North American Soccer League | 49 | 19 |
| 1983 | Team America |
North American Soccer League | 28 | 7 |
| 1983 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
North American Soccer League | 2 | 2 |
| 1983–1985 | New York Cosmos |
North American Soccer League | 35 | 23 |
| 1985 | Chicago Sting |
North American Soccer League | 12 | 3 |
| 1985–1986 | Tacoma Stars |
Major Indoor Soccer League | 19 | 5 |
| 1988 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
American Soccer League | – | – |
| 1988 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
North American Soccer League | 79 | 29 |
| — | Highlands Park F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 288 | 99 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | United States |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Andrew Parkinson?
Andrew Parkinson was born on 5 May 1959, which makes him 67 years old.
Where was Andrew Parkinson born?
Andrew Parkinson was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which national team does Andrew Parkinson play for?
Andrew Parkinson played international football for United States. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Andrew Parkinson played for?
Andrew Parkinson's recorded clubs are Newcastle United F.C., Peterborough United F.C., Philadelphia Fury, Montreal Manic, Team America, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, New York Cosmos, Chicago Sting, Tacoma Stars and Highlands Park F.C..
How tall is Andrew Parkinson?
Andrew Parkinson is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Andrew Parkinson play?
Andrew Parkinson played as a forward.