Exeter City is thrilled to announce that eleven players that have signed scholarships with the under-18s for the new season.
Eleven new faces have signed their two-year scholarships to join David Oldfield's side ahead of the 2025/26 season. They are:
Tobias Alsop - From Ipplepen, Tobias has been with at the club since under-9s. A versatile left-sided defender who is comfortable in possession, chipping in with goals form open play as well as set pieces.
Harry Appleton - Centre-forward Harry loves scoring goals, and he's already proved this on the SJP stage after netting in this season's run to the fourth round. Originally from Somerset, Harry joined the academy in the under-13s.
Logan Aston - Combative defender Logan, from Torquay, has been with the club since signing as an under-9. He's a player who will always give 100%, and likes to impact the game going forward with his impressive passing range.
Percy Baker - Two-footed central midfielder Percy is another who has been with the club since being an under-9. Originally from Ilminster, Percy can dictate a game through his passing.
Jack Bellotti - Box-to-box midfielder Jack, from Newton Abbot, is a physical midfielder who has a knack for chipping in with goals, as shown to the SJP crowd earlier this season against Dunstable in the FA Youth Cup. He's also been at the club since being an under-9.
Louie Cayless - Capable of playing across the right of defence and in the middle of midfield, Louie has been a regular in the under-18s and 21s squad despite technically being an under-16. Also making appearances in the first team's EFL Trophy campaign, Newton Abbot-based Louie has been with the club since under-9s.
Sam Down - A calm and composed presence between the sticks, goalkeeper Sam is as equally comfortable with the ball in his hands as at his feet. The Plymouth-based stopper has made a couple appearances for the under-18s already, having played for City since under-9s.
Marshall Murray - Goalkeeper Marshall will join the club this summer from Millwall's academy. The 6'3" keeper is originally from Grays, Essex.
Henry Revell - A brave player along the backline who loves the art of defending - blocking shots, tackling and putting his body on the line are all key elements of Henry's game. The Newton Abbot local has been with the club since the under-10s, and is equally comfortable in possession and leading the team.
Jamie Rickhuss - Left-sided defender Jamie, from Bovey Tracey, joined the club at the under-14 stage. He has an excellend passing range, and is comfortable under pressure and progressing the team out from the back.
Nathan Swift - High energy attacking midfielder Nathan travels from Salisbury in Wiltshire to be part of City's academy, where he's been playing since being an under-13. Also capable of playing out wide, Nathan has excellent technical ability and loves to contribute in the final third of the pitch.
Congratulations all!
We spoke to Academy Director Arran Pugh and Head of Education and Player Care Josh Cann about the new scholars, and what they can expect over the next two years ⬇️