Brighton & Hove Albion Sign Tate Ferdinand, Son of Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially handed a first professional contract to Tate Ferdinand, the 17-year-old son of former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand. Tate, a centre-back like his father, confirmed the signing via Instagram. He has been with Brighton's youth system, making 43 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League, scoring twice and providing one assist, and also featuring in the FA Youth Cup, EFL Trophy, and Premier League 2. His brother, Lorenz Ferdinand, is also part of Brighton's under-21 squad. The article also notes that Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's son, Jacey Carrick, recently signed a scholarship with United. The news comes after Manchester United ended the 2025/26 Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Brighton.
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