EFL Youth Development Week showcases next generation of talent

From September 12 to 19, the EFL and its clubs will be celebrating Youth Development Week to recognise the unbelievable success club academies have in producing young players who go on to star for club and country.

From producing players for the first team and providing opportunities for the best young talent on loan from the Premier League, to helping all levels of the England and Wales national teams to prosper, EFL clubs play a crucial role in developing the next generation of players for club and country.

The EFL’s Youth Development team is made up of a network of dedicated Youth Development Managers, who work closely with all our club academies to ensure we are continuing to provide players with the best opportunities to achieve their full potential.

Last season, academy-developed players across the league made 265 professional debuts and played more than 244,000 minutes.

Join us as we kick off EFL Youth Development Week with our dedicated academy matchday against Hull City this Saturday.