The podcast about how to make a footballer

A journey into youth football's secrets through a collective of experts.

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30+

Years combined coaching experience

300+

Children helped into academy football

"All your podcasts are so insightful, helpful and informative, keep it up Sean & Co!"

— Anna Rot, listener since 2021

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15 year old wonderkid asks to leave Man Utd academy | Youth Football News

Manchester United’s 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel has asked for his academy registration to be cancelled, and we’re reacting to what it means for the player, his family and the club.Gabriel has been one of the most talked-about names to come out of the Carrington academy in years.

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Joleon Lescott Challenges Futsal Coach: Why Spain Really Produces Smarter Footballers?

Former Premier League and England Footballer Joleon Lescott and Futsal and Football Veteran and Coach Rob Ursell sat down with Sean Conlon, CEO of We Make Footballers, to settle a heated Instagram debate that started after a clip of Rob's comments on futsal and player development went viral.

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From Managing Football's Biggest Names to Raising a Lioness: Misha Sher on Women's Football Industry

Misha Sher spent years managing some football legends including Pelé, Mesut Özil, Vinícius Júnior and Alessia Russo - but in this episode, he's talking about a different kind of talent: his own daughter, Maia, a rising star in Arsenal's academy.

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about Our show

We discuss the important issues facing the youth football community.

With over 30 years of combined coaching experience and 300+ children helped into academy football, Project Footballer is an ambitious audio and video series that explores the mysterious and wonderful journey of youth football development. It is hosted by Sean Conlon, the CEO of We Make Footballers, and Matt Healy, Managing Director at Generation Football.

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