More on: Rhema Obed

Centre-back Rhema will join the Academy full time in the summer. He is a rock at the back for the under-16s and is a threat from set pieces. He has represented England at under-16 level and will be looking to break into the under-18s next season. A pacy defender, he can also operate at full back and looks set to be a regular for Steve Bould’s side next campaign. Having signed a two-year scholarship, he is likely to sign a professional contract after that but will still have to prove that he can cut it at the highest level.