Biography

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.