Brighton and Hove Albion have signed goalkeeper David Button from Fulham on an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old joins the club on a three-year deal to become their fifth signing of the summer. He will act as a quality backup to first-choice Matthew Ryan.
The Englishman has the experience and skills to not only be a reserve but also push for the first-choice role. He played 20 games for Fulham last season, keeping 3 clean sheets and making some crucial saves to deny the opposition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the player and why he will be a hit at the Amex Stadium:
Button’s height and hefty stature allow him to dominate the box without fuss. He has an average claim success rate of 98% from crosses and set-pieces, which is quite a high number since most of Championship football is about playing crosses into the box.
His average save per goal (save made when the shot is on target) is 1.78, which is again quite remarkable. The 29-year-old is a natural leader at the back which helps the defence remain compact and solid. He commands his area and urges other defenders to do their jobs properly if any hiccups occur.
Overall, he is an excellent choice for Brighton and manager Chris Hughton. Button will not only bring in experience and reliability but he also has the propensity to dethrone Ryan and become one of the best keepers in the English top-flight.
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Overall, David Button is a solid signing for the Seagulls, and now, they have two top-class shot-stoppers in their ranks. Hughton will be spoilt for choice when selecting the custodian between the sticks for most games.
It is a situation which will appease the fans as the club must build a squad that seems decent enough to survive another season in the Premier League. That said, the manager should eye more than just a survival and aim to finish in the top-half of the table. There is a long way to go but Brighton look more complete with the arrival of Button.
Stats Courtesy – Squawka.com
