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.
Academy manager Ian Buckman said, "This is an exciting time for both the players and their families. It's recognition of the hard work that they've put in during their time in the academy so far.
"Now they have to grasp the opportunities presented to them to ensure they continue to develop and learn, as they have proved they are capable of doing up to this point."
Sebastian Ademola
A Norway under-18 international, Sebastian joined us as an under-12. He made 22 league appearances for our under-18s last season. He has been a regular at youth level for his country, representing them at various age groups since his under-15 debut in 2023.
Isaiah Alakiu
The centre-back has been with Albion since he was an under-9 and has spent the last two seasons with the under-18s, making 37 league appearances. He has represented the Philippines up to under-23 level.
Adam Brett
The Wales under-19 international joined Albion as an under-9. He made nine appearances our men’s under-21s last season, scoring two goals.
Liam Crutchett
Left-back Liam was previously with Hertford Town and Buntingford before joining our under-18s in July 2025. He made 22 league appearances for Albion last season, scoring three goals.
Tate Ferdinand
A central defender, Tate joined us as an under-13. He has been a regular for the under-18s over the last two season and was handed his under-21s debut in the EFL Trophy when he came on as a substitute against Cambridge United in November 2025.
Younes Ibrahim
Younes joined Albion as an under-15. He was a regular for the under-18s before getting his first opportunities with the under-21s last season. He scored his first Premier League 2 goal for Shannon Ruth’s team in a 2-2 draw with Leeds United.
Henry Kasvosve
The winger joined Albion from Bristol City in November 2014, where he made a handful of appearances for their under-18s. The 2025/26 season proved incredibly fruitful for the 18-year-old when he scored 12 goals in 25 league appearances for the under-18s. He has represented Wales up to under-19 level.
Jesse Middleton
The central midfielder is another academy product, having joined us at under-10 level. He made his under-18 debut in August 2024 and his debut for the under-21s came in October 2025. He was named player of the tournament when Albion won the Hong Kong Sevens in May 2026.
Theo Outen
The defender joined Albion as an under-13, working his way up the ranks before establishing himself in the under-18s over the last two seasons.