Marley Mintus became a first-year scholar in Derby County’s Academy in the summer of 2024.

Mintus joined the Academy as an Under-10s player from grassroots football.

He was nominated for the Academy Player of the Year award for the 2023/24 season and as an Under-16s player he received competitive minutes for the Under-18s.

The 2024/25 season saw Mintus get 13 matches under his belt for the Under-18s in Premier League - North, as well as featuring in the Premier League Cup and FA Youth Cup.