Festus Arthur (born 27 February 2000) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Bedford Town.
Early and personal life Arthur was born in Hamburg, Germany, and is of Ghanaian descent.
Career Arthur began his career with Stockport County during the 2019–20 season, scoring 2 goals in 31 league games. In the January 2020 transfer window Arthur attracted interest from a number of bigger clubs, including Hull City.
He signed a three-year deal with Hull City in July 2020 after moving for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for the club on 8 September 2020 in the EFL Trophy match against Leicester City U21.
In August 2021 he moved on a season-long loan to Barrow. On 18 January 2022, Arthur was recalled from his loan spell.
On 26 July 2022 Arthur's contract with Hull City was terminated by mutual consent so he could join FC Halifax Town. In January 2024, he joined National League North club Southport on an initial one-month loan deal. In October 2024, he re-joined Southport on another initial one-month loan deal.
After signing for Hyde United in August 2025, Arthur rejoined Southport in September 2025, on a permanent contract. Two weeks later he signed for Chester. In February 2026 he signed for King's Lynn Town. The following month, he joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the season. In July 2026, Arthur signed a permanent deal with Bedford Town.
Style of play Upon signing for Hull City in July 2020, the club described him as "a powerful centre-half who can also operate in midfield", while club manager Grant McCann described him as "phenomenal".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStockport County2019–20National League31210—30352Hull City2020–21League One00000020202021–22Championship0000000000Total0000002020Barrow (loan)2021–22League Two90102031151FC Halifax Town2022–23National League20010—312412023–24National League1000—00102024–25National League9000—20110Total300100051361Southport (loan)2023–24National League18100—00181Southport (loan)2024–25National League9000—10100Hyde United2025–26Northern Premier League Premier Division4020—0060Southport2025–26National League North10——0010Chester2025–26National League North9010—10110Career total111360201521345
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