There is a real buzz around the Everton academy at the moment.
Finch Farm is producing some really exciting talent, with Braiden Graham in particular one to watch for the future.
Justin Clarke is also making a real name for himself, and has been promoted to Everton’s first-team training at times this season.
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Shea Pita another teenager starting to gain recognition in the academy, so we’ve decided to take a closer look at his profile and background.
Shea Pita profile
Full name: Shea Pita
Age: 16 (3 May 2009)
Place of birth: Llandudno, Wales
Position: Left winger
When did Shea Pita join Everton?
Everton signed Pita from his boyhood club Llandudno FC in October 2017.
He was just eight-years-old at the time, but was already standing out to Toffees scouts.
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Surely some of these players can do better than Beto and Dwight McNeil! 😡
Everton striker Braiden Graham. Everton manager David Moyes.
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Shea Pita stats
Pita has quickly risen through Everton’s age groups and he’s actually been promoted to the under-21s side this season.
The 16-year-old scored his first goal for the reserves in the Premier League International Cup against PSV back in December.
Club Games Goals Assists
Everton U18 20 3 3
Everton U21 7 1 1
Shea Pita’s stats
What has Everton U21 manager said about Shea Pita
After Everton U21’s beat Lower Beck last night, manager Paul Tait was full of praise for Pita, who came off the bench.
“The substitutes helped us when they came on and I have to say that Shea Pita was excellent,” Tait told the Everton website.
“He’s a 16-year-old playing against men and he showed really good character and skill tonight.”
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Shea Pita is a Wales youth international
Pita is recognised as one of the best Welsh players in his age group, as he’s collected several caps for his country.
The Toffees teenager is currently plying his trade with Wales’ under-17s team, and has scored two goals.
Pita netted against Gibraltar and Slovenia.
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