Archie Brown (born 28 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gent.
Club career
As a youth player, Brown joined the youth academy of English side Derby County, helping them win their only youth top flight title.[2]
Lausanne-Sport
In 2021, he signed for Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland.[3] On 28 November 2021, he debuted for Lausanne-Sport during a 3–0 loss to Servette.[4]
On 10 February 2023, he made his professional debut goal during win against Xamax.
Gent
On 11 August 2023, Brown signed a four-year contract with Belgian club KAA Gent.[5] He is the fourth Englishman to ever play for the Belgian club.[5]
International career
On 7 June 2024, Brown made his England U20 debut during a 2-1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[6] In the next match, he scored his first goal at international level in a 2–2 draw with Republic of Ireland U21.[7]
Personal life
Born and raised in England, Brown is of Jamaican descent and can also represent the country at international level.[8]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lausanne-Sport | 2021–22 | Swiss Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Swiss Challenge League | 34 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | 36 | 5 | ||
| 2023–24 | Swiss Super League | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 41 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | 42 | 5 | |||
| Gent | 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8[a] | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Belgian Pro League | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12[a] | 1 | 34 | 2 | |
| Total | 53 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 75 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 94 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 118 | 7 | ||
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Conference League
References
- ^ "People Active Sanctions" (PDF) (in Croatian). Croatian Football Federation. 30 May 2022. p. 70. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Watching Derby teenager Archie Brown with dad Bobby: 'He was so big as a kid his feet didn't move that fast, he'd just come through 'bang!' and take players out'". theathletic.com (Archived). Archived from the original on 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Why Derby's young star Archie Brown turned down a new deal to go to Switzerland". theathletic.com (Archived). Archived from the original on 30 November 2021.
- ^ Archie Brown at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Archie Brown nieuwste aanwinst KAA Gent | KAA Gent Website". KAA Gent (in Dutch). Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Report: England Elite League Squad 2-2 Republic of Ireland". englandfootball.com. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Chelsea 'among clubs interested in Gent's Archie Brown'". sportsmole.co.uk. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
External links
- Archie Brown at Soccerway
- Archie Brown at WorldFootball.net