The centre-back, who can also operate in central midfield, signed for Altrincham in June from another league rival, Bradford Park Avenue, also for an undisclosed fee.

He had joined Avenue in the summer of 2018 after impressing as a trialist.

He began his career with Barnsley, captaining the under-18 side and eventually earning a pro contract in 2010.

Despite being named as a sub in several Championship fixtures during the 2010/11 season, he was released by the Tykes in November 2011.

A brief spell in non-League football with Guiseley AFC followed and he also spent time with the Nike Academy before moving to the USA where he joined the Charleston Golden Eagles and shone enough to be named the Mountain East Conference’s ‘defensive player of the year’ in 2014 and 2015.

After leaving Charleston, he enjoyed trial spells with MLS sides DC United and Columbus Crew before being snapped up by the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

He left Pittsburgh after making 14 appearances to re-join the Charleston Golden Eagles as a coach, before continuing his coaching education with Marshall University during the 2017 season.

He now holds a UEFA ‘B’ licence.