Truro City is delighted to announce the signing of attacker Ben Starkie, on a one-year deal with an option to extend. 

The 23-year-old has been capped at senior level and several age groups by Tanzania, the county of his mother’s birth. 

Starkie came through the ranks at his home town team Leicester City, but left the KIng Power Stadium in 2018 and subsequently enjoyed a spell in Germany, before moving back to these shores. 

He spent 2024/25 at last season’s FA Cup giantkillers Harborough Town. After defeating City’s then National League South rivals Tonbridge Angels, with a 4-1 victory, Harborough were paired with League 1 outfit Reading. 

Travelling to Berkshire, Harborough took the Royals to extra-time, before eventually losing 5-3, with Starkie excelling in Town’s cup run. 

Starkie left Harborough earlier this summer and after an extended trial with City, which has included four friendly appearances as a trialist, he has inked permanent terms at the TCS.

“I’m buzzing to be here, really excited about this season and really excited to get going with the team,” Starkie told trurocity.co.uk. 

“Since I’ve been here on trial, the group has been a great group and welcoming. They have made my life easy which isn’t always the case when you are on trial. They have looked after me and they have now helped me settle in. 

“I will do my best for the club and being involved in full-time football is something I have been wanting for a long time. I will hope to bring creativity, assists and goals, to help the team push forward, to achieve something this coming season. 

“I also want to bring hard work to the table, to perform for the fans and my team mates.”