The 24-year-old joined the Magpies in the summer of 2020 from another league rival, Weston-super-Mare, who he had signed for in June 2019 after completing a four-year scholarship in the USA.

The imposing 6`3” centre-back is also capable of playing in central midfield, came through the ranks with League Two Exeter City and upon completing his scholarship was not offered a contract and left the Grecians in 2015.

He made the move to American university Franklin Pierce during the latter part of 2015.

He took up majoring in sports management while also taking a four-year scholarship with the team.

During his time at the university, he made 40 appearances and scored 5 goals before returning to England and signing for the Seagulls.

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