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

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Inter Miami Player Alex Shaw's Dad Explains How He Made It Through the American Youth System

Johnathan Shaw, father of Inter Miami player Alex Shaw, on raising a professional footballer through the American youth system.

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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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about Our show

We discuss the important issues facing the youth football community.

Project Footballer is an audio and video series exploring the long, often confusing journey of youth football development - from grassroots to academy and beyond. It is hosted by Sean Conlon, CEO of We Make Footballers, and Matt Healy, founder of Gen Football, who bring more than 30 years of combined coaching experience to every conversation.

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