Pembridge started his career with Luton Town, who were then enjoying life in the upper reaches of the game.
Made his name with the Hatters, where for a while he was one of the most coveted young midfielders in the league, before Derby County paid £1.25million for his services in the summer of 1992.
Spent three years at the Baseball Ground, playing almost 150 games, before David Pleat - who was in charge at Luton towards the end of Pembridge's career there - made him one of his first signings at Sheffield Wednesday for £900,000 in the summer of 1995.
Never really made much of an impression at Hillsborough, despite playing over 100 games, and left for Benfica on a Bosman at the end of the 1997/98 season.
Joined Everton for a fee of £800,000 from Benfica after one season in Portugal.
Made his Everton debut in a 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa before netting his first goal against Sunderland on Boxing Day.
However, his time at Goodison Park has been dogged by a series of injuries. By the start of the 2002/03 campaign he had played just 75 games in three seasons.
A left sided player with good work rate and a hard tackle, the Welsh international can play as a left wing-back or as a central midfielder.
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