Zak Swanson

A versatile and hard-working defender, Zak made 20 appearances in the U-18 Premier League last season, scoring twice and assisting once.

This helped him to make his Premier League 2 debut in our 5-0 win over Derby County in May 2019, where he assisted with his first touch as a substitute.

Previously a midfielder, Zak played in a variety of positions throughout 2018/19, filling in at left back, right back, centre back, centre midfield and left midfield. He joined our Hale End Academy in May 2009, aged eight.