Brentford Reward Fredrick With New Contract, First-Team Promotion

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Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick has been promoted to Brentford’s first-team squad ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

The 21-year-old has also committed his future to the Bees by signing a new four-year contract, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.

Fredrick initially joined Brentford B on loan from Simoiben Football Academy in August 2023 and impressed enough to earn a permanent move in April 2024.

During his time with the B team, he was included in the matchday squad for two Premier League fixtures and two FA Cup ties.

The centre-back spent last season on loan at Belgian Pro League side Dender EH, where he gained valuable first-team experience.

However, his campaign was cut short after he suffered a serious injury while representing Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo last November.

Andrews On Fredrick

“We’re delighted that Benji has signed a new deal and is going to be part of the group this season, because we see a lot of potential in him and where we can bring his game to,”head coach Keith Andrews told the club’s official website.

“He’s already played senior international football and was a big part of Nigeria’s team in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

“Last season, he had a really productive loan in Belgium that was unfortunately cut short due to injury.

“The first port of call for Benji is to integrate into the squad consistently. His last game was the middle of November, so that’s a long time he’s had out through injury.

“He’s then got to come into the first-team space, challenge his team-mates and show the ability and the personality which I know he has.”