Happy birthday to the talented Tom Kemp

Happy 29th birthday to a talented footballer who has competed at the very highest level of the Welsh domestic game.

Born on December 30, 1994, Tom Kemp is currently leading Rhyl side NFA’s charge towards the Tier 4 North Wales Coast East Premier Division title.

However, in past seasons, the versatile defender has played in the Tier 1 Cymru Premier and Europa League for Prestatyn Town.

Probably best known as a right-back, Tom can also transition smoothly into central defence or midfield.

Tom was with Everton as a youngster before signing for Prestatyn Town in 2012.

Tom (left) with former manager Neil Gibson and team-mate Jon Fisher-Cooke at Prestatyn Town back in 2015

He went on to make the bench for both of Town’s 2013-14 Europa League first qualifying round games against Latvia’s Liepajas Metalurgs, the Welsh Premier side winning the tie on penalties.

Tom then twice came on as a substitute for Rhys Owen in the second qualifying round clashes with HNK Rijeka of Croatia.

In 2016-17, Tom was part of the Prestatyn Town squad which lifted the Cymru Alliance championship.

Prestatyn Town celebrate winning the 2016-17 Huws Gray Alliance title. Can you spot Tom? He’s about three rows from the back, central

He represented the Seasiders in the Welsh Premier before switching to Flint Town United in 2018-19.

Tom celebrated promotion to the top-flight with the Essity Stadium club the following campaign.

He made 74 first team appearances in all for Flint before deciding to drop three levels to join Prestatyn Sports in 2021-22.

The following season he made the switch to ambitious Tier 5 newcomers NFA, staying with the club until January 2023, when he signed for CPD Y Rhyl 1879.

Tom returned to NFA this season and currently captains the side.

Have a great day mate!