Tate Ferdinand signs first pro contract with Brighton & Hove Albion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Tate Ferdinand, son of former England international Rio Ferdinand, has signed a professional contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. The 17-year-old has been with Brighton's U21 team since 2024 and played a key role in their Sussex Transport Senior Cup final run last season. He is the second son of Rio Ferdinand to commit to Brighton, following his brother Lorenz. Tate made 24 appearances for Brighton's U18s last season, contributing two goals, and he's seen as a promising talent who is rapidly developing in the competitive environment. Both brothers are now part of the same club, reflecting the Ferdinand family's ongoing connection to professional football.
- •Tate Ferdinand is 17 years old and plays for Brighton's U21 side.
- •He has been with Brighton since 2024 and participated in 24 U18 matches last season.
- •This follows his brother Lorenz Ferdinand signing a pro deal with the same club.
- •Rio Ferdinand expressed pride in his son's achievement on social media.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rio Ferdinand's son signs first professional deal with Premier League side
"Premier League legend Rio Ferdinand's 17-year-old son, Tate, has signed his first professional contract with Brighton and Hove Albion, following in the footsteps of his brother Lorenz
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