Brandon Dadson is a first-year midfielder.

Danny Heath: "Brandon is a very committed and hard-working player and he thrives on learning to become even better. Brandon can effectively build and begin team attacks from the middle third of the pitch by showing excellent running with the ball and dribbling with the ball techniques to get the team on the front foot with speed and intensity. Brandon also shows good decision-making and quality on his end product to then produce a shot on goal or a pass to create or assist for one of his team mates to finish on goal.

Brandon: "My previous club was Redbridge FC. From my short time at Southend, I find it enjoyable being a part of this club, everyone has made me feel welcome from my very first day and there is always a positive energy in and around the training ground from players to staff. The good thing about playing for Southend United is that the training is always at high intensity levels and things are done professionally."