West Brom beats Premier League rivals to secure Liverpool defender Carter Pinnington

Carter Pinnington, the teen phenom is set to ink a career-changing contract with West Bromwich’s academy.

The 19-year-old who plays in the center-back position has been a long-time member of Liverpool’s academy since he was just seven.

The move will see his departure from Anfield, where he inked his debut professional contract with Liverpool in May 2024.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who first reported on the development that Liverpool defender Carter Pinnington is set to join West Brom in a permanent contract.

The emerging English soccer star has made appearances at youth level for Three Lions at under 15s, under 16s, and under 18s.

Who is Carter Pinnington?

Pinnington was born on February 21, 2007 and spent the most teenage soccer development phase with Liverpool academy.

He is recognized as a highly placed, promising player within the club circles, featuring his smooth controlling of the ball.

In the ELF Trophy, Pinnington has made appearances in senior-adjacent matches and has been part of Liverpool’s first time.

Pinnington is qualified to represent South Africa as he holds dual eligibility credit to his father’s nationality.

Pinnington has a promising career ahead; at just 19, he remains to play in under 19 events.

With a current height at 1.87m, center-back soccer players normally gain peak later when compared with players in other positions, often seen not reaching their best form until they enter into their mid-to-late twenties.