Future Global Sports is delighted to complete the transfer of Sam Barratt from non-league Maidenhead United to Sky Bet League One side Southend United. Sam's first professional contract - and with hard work and the talent we saw in him since day one we've no doubt it will be the first of many.
Sam Barratt on trial at Crystal Palace
Sam was scouted by Crystal Palace after his eye catching performances playing for Maidenhead United this season. He spent time on trial at the club and is expected to play a trial game for the u23s at some point before the end of the season.
FGS CLIENT Sam BARRATT earns trial at Bristol Rovers
Future Global Sports client Sam Barratt enjoying a summer trial at Bristol Rovers.
Image courtesy of Bristol Rovers Football Club
'Unbelievable Sam Barratt can go all the way'
Future Global Sports client Sam Barratt has received glowing praise from a former manager who is convinced the 20-year-old can go all the way.
Barratt, currently at Vanarama Conference South promotion chasers Maidenhead United, began his career at Bracknell Town. There he became the youngest first team scorer in the club's history at just 16. And former Bracknell Town joint manager Steve Nesbitt was wholesome in his praise of Barratt, who moved to Maidenhead in 2014.
"That boy (Barratt) is unbelievable," Nesbitt told getreading in 2014.
“He has got everything; pace, power, a good attitude and he can score from anywhere.
“He listens to me and that is the good thing about him, he listens and he works so hard. He will go all the way.”
Barratt joined Maidenhead in 2014 and has impressed locals with his attitude, speed, skill and set piece prowess.
We at Future Global Sports have full confidence in Sam's ability to achieve his goals in the football world, and are delighted to represent him as a client of FGS.
Here's a highlights reel of the boy Barratt in action - including a goal directly from a corner and an overhead kick, all in the same game. Go on, Sam!