Edgar Bernhardt


Edgar Bernhardt is a Kyrgyz professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC [Bishkek City|Bishkek City].

Early life

Bernhardt was born in Novopavlovka, Soviet Union, now Kyrgyzstan.

Club career

In Germany and the Netherlands

Bernhardt made his debut on the professional league level in the Eerste Divisie for FC Emmen on 10 August 2007, when he came on as a substitute in the 55th minute in a game against Go Ahead Eagles. He returned to VfL Osnabrück on 30 June 2008 and signed on 8 June 2009 a contract with Wuppertaler SV.

In Finland and Poland

On 31 August 2010, Bernhardt moved to Finland and signed with Veikkausliiga club Vaasan Palloseura. After the season, his deal was extended. For the 2012 season, he joined fellow Veikkausliiga club Lahti.
During 2012–2014, he played for Polish club Cracovia and debuted in Ekstraklasa in the 2013–14 season. On 20 August 2014, Bernhardt returned to Finland and signed for FF Jaro for the remainder of the season.
In January 2015, he moved back to Poland and joined Widzew Łódź in second-tier I liga.

Kedah

On 27 May 2019, Bernhardt agreed to join Malaysia Super League side Kedah. He finished the year with two goals and eight assists in 20 appearances.

Abahani Limited Dhaka

In December 2019, Bernhardt signed for Bangladesh Premier League club Abahani Limited Dhaka. He made six appearances and scored two goals, before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Dordoi Bishkek

On 1 August 2020, Dordoi Bishkek announced the signing of Bernhardt on a contract until the end of the Kyrgyz Premier League">Kyrgyz people">Kyrgyz Premier League season. On 16 January 2021, Dordoi Bishkek confirmed the departure of Bernhardt after the expiration of his contract. Bernhardt returned to Dordoi Bishkek on 19 July 2021, after six month with Uzbekistan Super League club Andijon.

International career

Bernhardt was called up in May 2015 by Aleksandr Krestinin to represent the Kyrgyzstan national team in the 2018 [FIFA World Cup qualification|2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers] against Bangladesh and Australia. He scored his first international goal in his debut against Bangladesh with a penalty kick, helping his side to win 3–1 in Dhaka.

Personal life

Bernhardt holds German, Kyrgyzstani and Russian citizenship. He was born in Kyrgyzstan, but moved to Stemwede, Germany with his family in his early childhood.

Career statistics

Club

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition-
111 June 2015Dhaka Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh1–03–12018 [FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round|2018 FIFA World Cup qualification]-
2Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan1–07–02022 FIFA [World Cup qualification - AFC second round#Group F|2022 FIFA World Cup qualification]
3Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan2–07–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan7–07–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Kedah
Dordoi Bishkek