BRIAN has made a successful conversion from central midfield to centre back in recent years - confirmed by his fantastic 2006/07 season, which culminated in him winning the club's Young Player of the Year award.

He continued to impress last term, recovering from an injury-hit first half of the campaign to feature regularly after Christmas.

Five years ago, he became one of Orient's youngest ever players when he made his full debut at Huddersfield a full 90 days before his 17th birthday.

The O's Centre of Excellence product continued to impress in the middle of the park during his fleeting moments in the first team over the next two seasons - but it wasn't until Orient's first year in League One, and that move from midfield to defence, that he made a first XI spot his own.

Brian is a good passer and a strong tackler who can also head the ball well and read the game effectively.

Looking set to have a bright future in the game, Brian has proven already that he is not out of place on the senior stage - and he will be looking to continue on his upward curve during his third year as a professional.

Brian Saah
Squad No: 6
Position: Defender (C)
Place and Date of Birth: Rush Green, December 16 1986
Height and Weight: 6.02 / 13.07
Full Orient Debut: Away v. Huddersfield Town (L0-3, September 27 2003)