An inside left, Pearson began his career at Third Division South club Brentford, after joining from Chase Of Chertsey in 1951.
[2] He made his professional debut in a 3–0 victory over Colchester United on 10 September 1955.
[3] Pearson failed to establish himself in the first team at Griffin Park and made just one further appearance,[3] before being released at the end of the 1957–58 season.
[4] Pearson transferred to West London rivals Queens Park Rangers in June 1958.
[1] He had a good start to his career at Loftus Road, scoring six goals in 16 Third Division appearances during the 1958–59 season.