Crawley Town sign Ben Radcliffe from Derby County
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Crawley Town have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old defender Ben Radcliffe from Derby County. The former Rams player has agreed to a two-year deal with the Red Devils.
Radcliffe began his football journey with Derby County’s youth system before transitioning to senior football with Burton Albion.
His first loan experience came during the 2021/22 season with Micklover FC, followed by a stint at Banbury United in the National League North in 2022/23. He also made his professional debut for Burton Albion in League One at the end of that campaign.
More recently, he enjoyed a loan spell with Gateshead in the National League, where he made 18 appearances and contributed two goals.
Crawley Town manager Rob Elliot, who worked with Radcliffe during his loan at Gateshead, praised the young defender.
“He is a very good young defender, who I first took on loan at Gateshead at the start of the season,” said Elliot.
“He is big, strong and comfortable on the ball. He always wants to get on the ball but defends really well first, and I am hopeful that he can be a great asset for the club. He’s a great lad, with good character, so I think he will fit into the group really well.”
