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Brighton have confirmed 11 of their academy players have signed their first professional contracts - including Tate Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand's son.
Tate, 17, has been with Brighton since July 2024 and mainly plays as a left-sided centre back.
He has featured for the under-18s as captain and was previously said to be a "leader in the dressing room."
Tate is said to be comfortable on the ball, moves well and has good long and short range distribution.
Tate's older brother Lorenz Ferdinand, a goalkeeper, is also part of Brighton's youth set-up.
Lorenz joined Albion as an under-12. The goalkeeper spent time on loan with Havant & Waterlooville at the end of the 2024/25 campaign, before rejoining them on loan during the 2025/26 season.
Last season Tate made 43 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League with two gaols and one assist.
Brighton and Hove Albion Academy posted: Eleven players in our boys' academy have signed their first professional contracts. 💙🤍
"Sebastian Ademola, Isaiah Alakiu, Adam Brett, Liam Crutchett, Tate Ferdinand, Younes Ibrahim, Henry Kasvosve, Jesse Middleton and Theo Outen have all committed their futures to the club.
"In addition to recent signings Oliver Mayer and George Munday."
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