Dru Yearwood

Dru Anthony Yearwood (born 17 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Chaves. He is a product of the Arsenal and Southend United youth systems and began his senior career with Southend. He further played one season for Brentford.

Early life Yearwood was born in Harlow, Essex. through his father.

Club career Southend United After spending four years with the Arsenal academy, Yearwood moved to the Southend United youth system at the age of 11 and graduated to the first team squad in July 2017, when he signed a four-year professional contract. He was a regular member of the team during the 2017–18 and 2018–19 League One seasons and he was nominated for the LFE Apprentice of the Year award at the 2018 EFL Awards.

Brentford Yearwood signed for Championship club Brentford on 5 August 2019, on a four-year contract, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. Throughout the 2019–2020 season and Brentford's promotion push, Yearwood only made two appearances in the league and three other appearances in the Cups. He left the club after one season in a bid to further his career and play more games.

New York Red Bulls On 5 August 2020 it was announced that Yearwood joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls. Yearwood was signed on a Young Designated Player deal. On 11 September 2021, Yearwood scored his first senior goal in a 1–1 draw against DC United. On 24 July 2022, Yearwood scored his first of the season and assisted on another goal for New York in a 4–3 victory over Austin FC. For his efforts during the match, Yearwood was named to the MLS Team of the Week. On 2 August 2022, Yearwood opened the scoring for New York in a 5–4 loss to Colorado Rapids. On 9 September 2022, Yearwood was fined and suspended for four games following an incident at the end of a match against the Philadelphia Union on 3 September where, in a moment of frustration, he kicked the ball into the stands which subsequently struck a fan in the face. Yearwood apologized for his actions via the team's Twitter account.

Nashville SC Yearwood was acquired by Nashville SC on 11 December 2023. He was released by Nashville following their 2024 season.

Rotherham United On 19 July 2025, Yearwood returned to England, joining League One side Rotherham United on a one-year deal with the option to extend.

On 13 July 2026, Yearwood joined Liga Portugal 2 side Chaves.

International career Yearwood was born in England and is of Barbadian descent. He was called up to represent the Barbados national team for a friendly against Saint Lucia in 2016, but did not make an appearance. but a hamstring injury prevented his participation.

Career statistics

Honours Individual Southend United Player of the Month: February 2018, March 2018