Cameron Ellis

Cameron Ellis lines up in the midfield for Newcastle Red Bulls, where the English centre has set about establishing himself as a physical presence in the wider channels. Born on 22 September 2004, he brings a direct, confrontational edge to the position, looking to get over the gain line with ball in hand and to anchor the defensive line when his side is without it. Centres in the modern game are asked to balance attacking threat with defensive organisation, and Ellis's profile leans on that combination. His carrying is designed to create front-foot ball for those outside him, while his reading of the defensive picture allows him to act as an organiser in the wider midfield channels. At 21, he remains in the developmental stage of his career, working to add consistency and sharper decision-making to his natural physicality as he accumulates senior minutes. For a Newcastle side rebuilding its identity, Ellis offers a young, willing centre whose appetite for contact and gain-line work gives the backline a reliable source of momentum.