The short answer
Hull City have signed Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids on a five-year contract.
The 18-year-old Australia international is a 6ft 4in centre-back who already started two matches at the 2026 World Cup.
His FPL price was not yet visible on the official player list checked on 12 August, so do not guess it.
Confirmed profile
| Detail | Herrington |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 |
| Position | Centre-back |
| Height | 6ft 4in |
| Contract | Five years |
| Previous club | Colorado Rapids |
| Australia caps | 6 |
Colorado Rapids record
Hull's announcement says Herrington:
- Made 20 appearances in all competitions
- Helped Colorado keep six clean sheets
- Scored on his home debut
- Won the club's Young Player of the Year award before leaving
FPL route
A tall centre-back can potentially score through:
- Clearances
- Blocks
- Interceptions
- Tackles
- Set-piece headers
- Clean sheets
Defenders earn two defensive-contribution points after reaching 10 CBIT actions in a match.
We need actual Premier League data before assuming Herrington will hit the threshold regularly.
Will he start?
Hull already have several centre-backs. His international profile is encouraging, but age and competition mean a starting place cannot be assumed.
Check the final friendly, centre-back partnership and expected 60+ minute role.
Price scenarios
| Price if added | Initial view |
|---|---|
| £4.0m | Very interesting if starting |
| £4.5m | Strong watchlist |
| £5.0m | Needs secure starts and DefCon |
| Higher | Difficult without more upside |
OneFPL verdict
Wait for the official FPL listing and lineup. Herrington's profile suits defensive contributions, but minutes come first.
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Sources
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