Jacob Safa joined the Addicks at U12 level and went on to become captain of the U16s side.

His commitment to improvement on and off the pitch led to him becoming the second recipient of the Steve Clarke Trophy in 2023.

During the 2023/24 season, Safa established himself as an invaluable member of the U18s, who won the Professional Development League Two - South title for the fourth year in a row.