Dru Yearwood


Dru Anthony Yearwood is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Brentford. He is a product of the Southend United youth system and began his senior career with the club.

Early life

Yearwood was born in Harlow, Essex.

Career

Southend United

Yearwood joined the Southend United youth system at the age of 11 and graduated to the first team squad in July 2017, when he signed a four-year professional contract. He was a regular member of the team during the 2017–18 and 2018–19 League One seasons and he was nominated for the LFE Apprentice of the Year award at the 2018 EFL Awards.

Brentford

Yearwood signed for Championship club Brentford on 5 August 2019 on a four-year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee.

International career

Yearwood was called into the England U18 squad for the 2018 Panda Cup, but a hamstring injury prevented his participation.

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Honours

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