With the 2026/27 season fast approaching, 13 players have joined Brentford’s Under-18s group as first-year scholars and taken the next step in their football careers.
To celebrate the milestone, the club hosted its annual scholar celebration event at Clayton Hotel Chiswick, officially welcoming the new intake and recognising the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their development with the Bees.
Gary McDermott will continue as Brentford Under-18s head coach for the 2026/27 season, alongside assistant coach Kieran Driscoll.
Daniel Hill remains in his role as goalkeeper coach, while Luca Avena continues as the side’s athletic development coach.
Scholar induction 26/27
Before being eligible to sign their first professional football contracts, all players in their U17s year must commence the season with a scholarship agreement.
Kai Agyei
Goalkeeper
Ethan Balogun
Midfielder
Harry Biggs
Defender
Dylan Danso
Defender
Ellis Foster-Jones
Defender
Cameron Giles
Defender
Amaru Goppy
Defender
Mohtady Kuall
Forward
Dwayne Mason
Forward
Andrew Noni
Midfielder
Jai Nwosu
Forward
Rafael Roca
Midfielder
Ibrahim Serme
Midfielder
Congratulations to all new scholars and their families!