Shildon AFC is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Alfie Myers-Smith from Darlington FC.
Shildon fans will remember Alfie from his short term loan at the Club last season.
Alfie began his football journey with Middlesbrough Academy, joining the Under‑15s before progressing through the ranks. A versatile player, he is capable of operating at right‑back, centre‑back, and in midfield.
During his time at Middlesbrough, Alfie captained the Under‑18s on several occasions and went on to make 23 appearances for the Under‑21s in the Premier League North during the 2023/24 campaign, he also spent a loan period at South Shields FC in the National League North. Following his release from Middlesbrough, Alfie joined Darlington, from where he loaned to Shildon last season.
Signing Alfie is a real coup for the club. Alfie showed how good he is when he was on loan here last season with his performances on the pitch and his attitude in every training session. He has turned down several significant offers from higher leagues to join us. His willingness to want to sign for us based off his experience here last season, how welcome he was made to feel by everyone at the club and where the club wants to be in the future really shone through when we were in discussion. The best thing about Alfie is that he will only get better.”