Stoke City FC runs a category 1 academy based in the West Midlands. They have an elite youth development program that nurtures young talent.
In recent years, Stoke City has sparked significant excitement and enthusiasm for the game among local young players.
The Club is keen to build on this, aiming to see more locally born talent in the first team squad in the long-term.
Stoke City Academy News
24th November 2025
Stoke City’s Under-21s Head Coach, Dave Hibbert, has departed to join Wycombe Wanderers’ first-team coaching staff.
The 39-year-old spent 12 years at Stoke City’s Academy, most recently overseeing the club’s young professionals.
16th December 2025
Stoke City Academy Director Gareth Owen has departed the club after more than 13 years of service, having held the role of Academy Manager until February 2025.
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