Manchester City Academy Our Mission
To create an elite environment that attracts, retains and develops top quality players providing an ongoing supply of academy graduates to the First Team squad, whilst ensuring those individuals who fall short of this standard have the necessary skills and education to enable them
I keep contacting Manchester City, but never seem to get invited in. What can I do to get scouted?
Football is a hugely competitive profession in which to ‘make it’. Obviously talent is required, but it takes real resilience and determination to be successful in the game. Some people are noticed...
Manchester City Under-23s and Academy
The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...
How to get a trial at Manchester City Academy
You must be selected to have a trial at this Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in
About Manchester City Pro Academy
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
How to become a professional footballer at Manchester City
So, you want to become a professional footballer? Well you’ve come to the right place because we've got everything you need to know about turning pro
About Manchester City Talent ID Scouts
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
How do Manchester City academy scouts make an approach
A scout will talk with the parents/managers and/or teachers of a player. We do not approach children directly. If you are approached by an Academy scout...
Joining Manchester City Pro Academy
For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the
Manchester City Football Club Academy
The Academy coaches young footballers from the ages of 8 to 18 involving approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full-time and part-time staff. The academy features a network of....