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English footballer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Archibald Norman Brown (born 28 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gent.
![]() Brown playing for Derby County in 2020 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Archibald Norman Brown[1] | ||
Date of birth | 28 May 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | KAA Gent | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
Derby County | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021–2023 | Lausanne-Sport | 41 | (5) |
2021–2022 | Team Vaud U21 | 4 | (1) |
2023– | Gent | 31 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2024– | England U20 | 2 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:18, 6 June 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 08:24, 12 June 2024 (UTC) |
As a youth player, Brown joined the youth academy of English side Derby County, helping them win their only youth top flight title.[2] 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 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]
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]
Born and raised in England, Brown is of Jamaican descent and can also represent the country at international level.[8]
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