Central Coast Mariners has signed 19-year-old Diesel Herrington on a two-year deal.
The towering defender arrives from Danish Superliga club Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF), which he joined from Brisbane Roar in 2022.
Herrington previously spent five years with the Isuzu UTE A-League club, joining at U14 level from Brisbane City Lions before impressing enough to earn a move to Europe.
The defender represented AGF U19s in his two years in Denmark, while regularly appearing in the first team match day squad as the club competed in the top six of the Danish Superliga.
A quick and strong footballer standing at more than 190cm tall, Central Coast Mariners head coach Mark Jackson said he was excited with the addition of Diesel and was looking forward to working with another high-potential player.
“Diesel is another exciting player that we have managed to secure,” Jackson said.
“It’s really important that we identify targets with high potential and that’s exactly what Diesel is.
“He comes across from Europe with maybe not a lot of experience but a lot of potential, especially with his physical stature and capabilities.
“He joins a group of centre backs which is a pivotal position in our team, how the centre backs play is crucial to how we want to play.
“Diesel can add to that alongside Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull and the younger NPL boys.
“We’re really excited to have him on board and to be able to get to work with him on his development.”
Herrington said he was thrilled to be on the Coast.
“The recent success the team has had, winning back-to-back championships and last season’s treble, plus their track record of developing young players, made this a very attractive place to progress my career,” Herrington said.
“I want to help the club win more trophies in the coming season and play my best football for the fans on the Central Coast.
“Already since arriving here, I have noticed and appreciated the work the coaching staff are putting into us players to prepare us for another successful season.”