Cameron Bragg (born 10 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Southampton.[1]

Cam Bragg
Personal information
Full name Cameron Bragg
Date of birth (2005-04-10) 10 April 2005 (age 19)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Southampton
Number 40
Youth career
2013– Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Southampton 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 1 January 2024 (UTC)

Career edit

Bragg joined the Southampton academy when he was eight years-old.[2] He was part of the Southampton U18 side that won the Under-18 Premier League South in 2021–22,[3] and reached the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup during the 2022–23 season.[4] He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2023.[5] During the 2023–24 season, Bragg began to be included in Southampton first-team match-day squads in the EFL Championship.[6] He made his professional debut on 6 January 2024, in the FA Cup in a 4–0 victory against Walsall.[7][8] After his debut game, manager Russell Martin praised him saying he was "really good when he came on" and "I like him as a young man and as a footballer. He's got such a good understanding, learns quickly, and asks questions. It was nice to get him on the pitch because he deserved that".[9]

Style of play edit

A central midfielder,[citation needed] Bragg received an element of mentoring during his development in the role from Southampton first-team player Will Smallbone.[10]

Personal life edit

His brother Tom Bragg is also a footballer, who plays as a central defender, and made his debut for Eastleigh in January 2022.[11]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of match played 6 February 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southampton 2023–24[12] Championship 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

References edit

  1. ^ "C.Bragg". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  2. ^ House, Alfie (4 January 2024). "Four Southampton youngsters who could get chance vs Walsall". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. ^ Sheldon, Dan (19 May 2022). "Inside Southampton Under-18s' unforgettable 'all-in' season". The Athletic. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  4. ^ Wyatt, Mark (7 April 2023). "'A poor image of ourselves' - Southampton midfielder gives painful thoughts on West Ham defeat". Hampshire Live. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  5. ^ Rees-Julian, George (16 July 2023). "Southampton FC youngster Cam Bragg signs first professional contract". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Watford 1–1 Southampton: Rhys Healey's stoppage-time goal secures a point for Hornets". BBC Sport. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Southampton vs. Walsall 4–0". Soccerway. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  8. ^ Beardmore, Michael (6 January 2024). "Southampton 4–0 Walsall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  9. ^ House, Alfie (7 January 2024). "Southampton's Martin issues 'earn it' verdict on four academy starlets". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  10. ^ Vegas, Paul (30 April 2020). "Smallbone already mentoring younger Southampton teammates". Tribal Football. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  11. ^ House, Alfie (8 February 2022). "Eastleigh tie promising defender down with new two-year contract". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Games played by Cam Bragg in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 January 2024.