Shayden Jermaine Morris (born 3 November 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Early life and education

Morris was born in Newham and attended Brampton Manor Academy in

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Career

Fleetwood Town

After playing youth football for Southend United, Morris joined

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's academy in 2018 on a two-year scholarship. He made his senior debut for Fleetwood Town as a substitute in their 1–1

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draw with Liverpool U21 on 25 September 2019. On 16 July 2020, Morris signed his first professional contract – a one-year contract with the option of a further year. On 15 January 2021, he signed a new contract lasting until summer 2023. He made his league debut for the club on 16 January 2021 in a 1–0 League One defeat at home to

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. Morris scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 home win over

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on 21 August 2021.

Aberdeen

Morris moved to Scottish club

for an undisclosed fee in August 2022.

Career statistics

References

Living people 2001 births English men's footballers Footballers from the London Borough of Newham Men's association football forwards Southend United F.C. players Fleetwood Town F.C. players English Football League players Black British sportsmen Aberdeen F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players {{England-footy-forward-2000s-stub