Meet Brighton and Hove Albion’s latest striker signing … an 11-year-old from up the road in East Sussex

Dexter Bachellier playing his first game for Little Common - and signing a contract at Brighton & Hove Albion | Picture supplied by Little Common FC

Little Common FC under-11 player Dexter Bachellier has signed a contract with Brighton & Hove Albion.

He was scouted while playing for Common before successfully completing a trial and receiving his contract.

Dexter, who plays as a striker, has played for Common since his was five years old under the watchful eye of manager/coach Terry Matthews, scoring a hatful of goals and helping his team to success in local tournaments and competitions.

Club chairman Daniel Eldridge commented: “We are all extremely proud of Dexter.

"Not only is he a fantastic footballer but he is a lovely lad with a great attitude and we wish him the best of luck in the next stage of his football career.”

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