Rico Browne
Rico Franklin Browne is a professional footballer who plays for Walsall, as a defender. Born in England, he is a former youth international for Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Club career
Born in Manchester, Browne played for the youth teams of Elche and Birmingham City, joining the latter in 2016. He went up all their youth categories, going on to captain their U21 side. On 27 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Birmingham until 2024. He spent the 2023–24 season on loan with Rushall Olympic in the National League. His Rushall Olympic manager Liam McDonald said of Browne, "I've managed a lot of defenders over the years that have gone on and played Championship football but Rico is up there with the best I've had." Browne was offered a new contract by Birmingham in May 2024, but rejected it.Browne signed for Walsall in September 2024, after going on a trial with them. He moved on loan to Tamworth in October 2024, for one month. He returned to Walsall on 11 November, following five first-team appearances for Tamworth, including a 1–0 cup upset over EFL League One side Huddersfield. On 12 November 2024, he made his Walsall debut in a 3–0 win over Shrewsbury in the EFL Trophy, which Walsall coach Darren Byfield said that he should be "proud" about. Browne scored his first professional goal for Walsall in a 4–2 victory against Newport on the 8 November 2025.