Highlights from the Everton Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in the North West, Everton FC runs a category 1 academy.
- Academy Director: Gareth Prosser
- Under-18 Head Coach: Keith Southern
Everton Scholars 2024/25
Everton’s new scholars have come through the Blues’ Academy ranks to sign on a 2 year scholar programme with the club.
These 12 Academy prospects will join the Toffees Under-18s squad for the 2024/25 season.
- Ademide Akarakiri (Midfielder)
- Freddie Freedman (Defender)
- Luis Gardner (Midfielder)
- Goodness Gospel-Eze (Goalkeeper)
- Braiden Graham (Forward)
- Rocco Lambert (Midfield)
- Ceiran Loney (Forward)
- Douglass Lukjanciks (Goalkeeper)
- Melvin Matos (Midfielder)
- Louis Poland (Defender)
- Charlie Stewart (Forward)
- Kean Wren (Forward)
Everton Academy International Players 2024/25
- Freddie Murdock (Midfielder) Northern Ireland U16
- Malik Olayiwola (Midfielder) England U16
- Shea Pita (Forward) Wales U16, U17
- Levi Kendrick (Defender) Wales U17
- Luis Gardner (Midfielder) Wales U17
- George Pickford (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Douglas Lukjanciks (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Harrison Armstrong (Midfielder) England U18
- Braiden Graham (Forward) Northern Ireland U19
- Aled Thomas (Defender) Wales U19
- George Morgan (Forward) Wales U19
- Elijah Campbell (Defender) England U20
- Fraser Barnsley (Goalkeeper) Northern Ireland U21
- Omari Benjamin (Forward) Wales U21
- Francis Gomez (Midfielder) Gambia First Team
Goalkeeper, George Pickford, has been included in the U18s squad for the first time as the Young Lions compete for the Tri Nations Trophy at St George’s Park.
England face Northern Ireland on Wednesday (May 22) and then Morocco on Sunday (May 26th, 2024).
Everton Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
- Francis Okoronkwo (Forward) Salford City
- Jenson Metcalfe (Midfielder) Chesterfield
- Tyler Onyango (Midfielder) Stockport
- Elijah Campbell (Defender) Ross County
- Reece Welch (Defender) KMSK Deinze
- Harry Tyrer (Goalkeeper) Blackpool
- Harrison Armstrong (Midfielder) Derby County
- Bradley Moonan (Defender) Prescot Cables
- Francis Gomez (Midfielder) Olympique Lyonnais
Everton Academy Products in 1st Team 2024/25
- Harrison Armstrong (Midfielder) #45
- Martin Sherif (Forward) #67
- Luke Butterfield (Midfielder) #69
- Roman Dixon (Defender) #75
- Bradley Moonan (Defender) #72
- Owen Baker (Midfielder) #79
- Isaac Heath (Forward) #83
Everton Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Everton U17 are drawn in Group F against under-17 teams from Blackburn, Manchester City and Fleetwood Town.
- Won at home against Fleetwood Town U17 (2 – 0)
- Won at home against Manchester City U17 (4 – 3)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Everton U18 are drawn in Group D against under-18 teams from West Ham, Southampton and Nottingham Forest.
- Won away against Southampton U18 (4 – 2)
- Drew at home against West Ham U18 (4 – 4)
- Won away against Nottingham Forest U18 (2 – 1)
U18 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost away against Reading U18 (2 – 1 AET)
- Ceiran Loney
Premier League 2
Starting from the 2023 season, all 26 Category 1 teams compete in a single league using the Swiss-style format.
Entry into or removal from this league depends on meeting the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) accreditation criteria.
Premier League 2 Round of 16
- Lost away against Manchester United U18 (4 – 2)
- Martin Sherif (2)
U21 Premier League Cup
The Premier League Cup was introduced in the 2013/14 season to enhance competition during the Professional Development Phase.
It added a knockout tournament alongside the regular league schedule. For the 2024/25 season, the format features nine groups.
The top team from each group automatically qualifies for the knockout stage, along with the seven best second-placed teams.
Everton are drawn in Group F against under 21 teams from Ipswich Town, Watford and Cardiff City.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Won at home against Watford U21 (2 – 1)
- Harvey Foster
- Jacob Beaumont-Clark
- Drew away at Ipswich U21 (3 – 3)
- Jacob Beaumont-Clark
- Martin Sherif (2)
- Drew at home against Cardiff U21 (2 – 2)
- Luke Butterfield
- Charlie Whitaker
- Lost away against Watford U21 (1 – 0)
- Drew at home against Ipswich U21 (0 – 0)
Everton Academy News
August 30 2024
Everton Academy has signed Francis Gomez from Nigerian club Sporting Supreme. The 18-year-old midfielder will spend the 2024/25 season on loan at Olympique Lyonnais.
August 17 2024
Roman Dixon and Harrison Armstrong were presented with match balls to mark their senior Premier League debuts earlier this season.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Everton have been drawn at home to Nottingham Forest.
26th November 2024
Innovative EFL opportunity arranged for Charlie Whitaker and Luke Butterfield at Stockport County.
12th December 2024
Everton U18s have advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after an impressive 7-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
The goals came from Armstrong (hat-trick), Davis, Catesby, Clarke, and Morgan.
13th December 2024
Everton will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
7th January 2025
The Under-18s will head back to Goodison Park on Tuesday, January 21, for their fourth-round FA Youth Cup matchup against Wolves.
Tyler Onyango has been recalled from his loan spell at Stockport County.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
13th January 2025
Charlie Whitaker has made a permanent move to Notts County for an undisclosed fee, having originally joined Everton at the age of twelve.
21st January 2025
Everton U18s have advanced to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton U18s.
George Morgan scored a brace, while Ceiran Loney added another goal to secure the win for the Toffees.
27th January 2025
Everton Under-18s will face Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup on Tuesday, 4 February.
The match will be held at Walton Hall Park, the dedicated home of Everton Women.
31st January 2025
Stanley Mills has completed a permanent transfer to Oxford United for an undisclosed fee.
4th February 2025
Everton U18s exit the FA Youth Cup after a 1 – 0 home defeat to Plymouth Argyle U18s.
25th February 2025
Everton midfielder, Sean McAllister has joined Marine AFC on a permanent deal.
23rd March 2025
Kingsford Boakye became the first Blues player to score from open play at Everton’s new stadium during the second test event.
Everton Under-21s secured a 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers B in front of over 25,000 supporters.
9th April 2025
Everton’s Under-16s will take part in the Al Ain International Juniors Tournament, hosted at the Tahnoun bin Mohammed Stadium, the home of Al Ain FC.
They are scheduled to face FK Partizan Belgrade (Serbia), Pafos FC (Cyprus), Gremio (Brazil), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan), and Al Ain (UAE).
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Everton U21s will take on Manchester United U21s. The match is scheduled for April 25th.
25th April 2025
Everton U21s have exited the Premier League 2 knockout stage following a 4-2 loss away to Manchester United U21. Martin Sherif netted both goals for the Toffees.
6th May 2025
Everton Under-21s claimed the Liverpool County FA Senior Cup for the first time in nine years with an impressive 4-1 win over Lower Breck at Walton Hall Park.
29th May 2025
Isaac Heath has been named Everton Under-21 Player of the Season for 2024/25.
9th June 2025
Young Players Released
- Owen Barker
- Jack Butler
- Luke Butterfield (Joins Chesterfield)
- Billy Crellin
- Matthew Apter (Joins Cardiff City)
- Zan-Luk Leban (Joins NK Celje)
- Jack Tierney