Name: Noel Mbo Position: Striker

The powerful striker turned pro in the summer of 2017. He was an unused substitute on five occasions during the latter stages of the 2016/17 season under head coach Ady Pennock. Joined National South side Hampton & Richmond on loan in August before going out on loan to Kingstonian. Returned to Gills and scored his first professional goal in the 7-5 Checkatrade Trophy win over Reading under-21s.

Stories featuring Noel Mbo:

Gills forward Noel Mbo recalled from loan spell at Kingstonian

Promising striker Noel Mbo loaned out to Hampton & Richmond

The Shouting Men with Noel Mbo - March 2017

Gillingham offer professional contract to Noel Mbo

Joined: July 2017

Squad number: 17

Date of birth: March 14, 1999

Former teams: Moonshot FC (junior), Charlton Athletic, East Grinstead (loan), Hampton & Richmond (loan).

Born: DR Congo

Fascinating fact: Noel arrived in England when he was a child and didn't even speak the language. He had trials at Charlton and Leyton Orient before joining Gills' youth team.