Seth Burkett

Seth Burkett (born 14 March 1991) is an English writer and futsal player and former professional footballer.

A defender, Burkett formerly played in Brazil for Sorriso EC, a team in the state league of Mato Grosso. While there, he attracted some attention as the only British footballer playing professionally in Brazil.

Early and personal life Burkett was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and grew up in nearby Barnack, also in Cambridgeshire.

Burkett is related to the former professional footballer Charlie Williams, who was also active in Brazil, as a manager with Fluminense and Corinthians. Williams has been described in the media as Burkett's great-granduncle.

Football career Burkett began his football career with the youth team of hometown club Peterborough United, before later rejecting a contract offer from non-league team Kettering Town to continue his school studies at A-Level. After leaving the Peterborough youth system, Burkett joined non-league club Stamford, where he was Captain of the youth team. He later made 12 appearances for Stamford's senior team after making his debut in September 2008. Burkett also spent time on loan at March Town United during the first few games of the 2009–10 season.

Burkett re-joined Stamford in summer 2010, signing an extension in July 2011.

Futsal career In 2011, Burkett was also called up to the England futsal squad. He played for Loughborough Futsal from 2010 to 2015, and later played for London United Futsal and Baku United FC.

Writing career In 2014, Burkett released a book on his time in Brazil, called The Boy in Brazil, which made The Independent'''s 'Book of the Week' in June.