Eastleigh defender Killick signs first professional contract

Coby Killick has signed his first professional contract with Eastleigh <i>(Image: Graham Scambler / Eastleigh FC)</i>
Coby Killick has signed his first professional contract with Eastleigh (Image: Graham Scambler / Eastleigh FC)
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EASTLEIGH academy graduate Coby Killick has signed his first professional contract with the club, following his senior debut last season.

The defender joined the Spitfires at the age of 13 and has progressed through the club's youth system, captaining his age group over recent seasons.

Killick was part of Eastleigh's National Youth Alliance League Cup-winning side in 2024/25, helping the Spitfires beat Tamworth 2-1 in the final at St George's Park.

The youngster also took his first steps into senior football last season, after being named on the bench three times during the campaign.

Killick made his first-team debut on the final day of the season away to Scunthorpe United and helped Eastleigh keep a clean sheet.

Upon signing this deal, Killick said: “I have grown up around the club, and I have been a massive fan for ages, so to finally sign a professional contract at the club is a really good feeling."

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