Kieran Clarke signed as a first-year scholar with the Under-18s ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The Chesterfield-born right-sider joined the Rams at Under-12 level after previously being on the books of Sheffield Wednesday.

Clarke is an attack-minded player who looks to contribute with assists and goals from the right flank.

He was a member of the Rams’ Under-15 squad that reached the Floodlit Cup final in 2023/24.