Highlights from the Charlton Athletic Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in London, Charlton Athletic FC runs a category 2 academy.
Charlton Athletic Scholars 2024/25
- Jack Belton (Midfielder)
- Shia-Lee Burnham (Forward)
- Dionte Davis (Defender)
- Marley Dawkins (Defender)
- Tate Elliott (Defender)
- Ellis McMillan (Midfielder)
- Lanre Olatunji (Defender)
- Reuben Reid (Forward)
- Emmanuel Sol-Loza (Forward)
- Bradley Tagoe (Forward)
- Phoenix Valentine (Defender)
- Sam Washington-Amoah (Midfielder)
- Finley Woodham (Goalkeeper)
Charlton Athletic Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players and loan.
- Aaron Henry (Midfielder) Rochdale
- Nathan Asiimwe (Defender) #19 – Hartlepool United; Walsall
- Zach Mitchell (Defender) St Johnstone
Charlton Athletic Academy International Players 2024/25
- Mishel Nduka (Midfielder) England U15 Camp
- Ibrahin Fullah (Midfielder) Sierra Leone U20
- Karoy Anderson (Midfielder) Jamaica First Team
- Daniel Kanu (Forward) Sierra Leone First Team
- Tyreece Campbell (Forward) Jamaica First Team
Charlton Athletic Academy Players in the 1st Team 2024/25
- Tyreece Campbell (Forward) #7
- Miles Leaburn (Forward) #11
- Daniel Kanu (Forward) #29
- Karoy Anderson (Midfielder) #18
- Zach Mitchell (Defender) #20
- Nathan Asiimwe (Defender) #19
- Alan Mwamba (Midfielder) #32
- Micah Mbick (Forward) #33
- Kai Enslin (Midfielder) #35
- Tommy Reid (Goalkeeper) #37
- Henry Rylah (Forward) #36
- Joshua Laqeretabua (Defender) #38
- Tommy Reid (Goalkeeper) #37
Charlton Athletic Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 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
Charlton U17 are drawn in Group A against under 17 teams from Chelsea, Arsenal and Fulham.
- Won at home against Fulham U17 (4 – 0)
- Lost away against Chelsea U17 (3 – 1)
- Won at home against Arsenal U17 (2 – 1)
The U17Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Won away against Southampton U17 (2 – 1)
- Ellis McMillan
- Reuben Reid
U17 Premier League Cup Semi-Finals
- Won at home against Manchester United U17 (2 – 1)
- Ellis McMillan
- Reuben Reid
U17 Premier League Cup Finals
- Lost away against Tottenham Hotspur U17 (5 – 2)
- Manu Wales (2)
U18 Professional Development League Cup
Established for the 2021/22 season, the Professional Development League Cup features 32 teams divided into eight groups of four.
The group winners advance to the knockout stages.
U18 Professional Development League Cup Group Stage
Charlton U18 are drawn in Group E against under-18 teams from Stevenage, Colchester and QPR.
- Drew away against QPR U18 (1 – 1)
- Lost at home against Stevenage U18 (3 – 2)
- Lost at home against Colchester U18 (3 – 1)
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.
Charlton Athletic are drawn in Group H against under 21 teams from Stockport County, Leeds United and Birmingham City.
U21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Drew at home against Leeds U21 (1 – 1)
- Ryan Huke
- Won away against Stockport County Reserves U21 (2 – 0)
- Ibrahim Fullah (2)
- Drew at home against Birmingham U21 (2 – 2)
- Kai Enslin
- Ibrahim Fullah
- Won away against Leeds U21 (3 – 0)
- Ollie Hobden
- Henry Rylah
- Kaheim Dixon
- Won away against Birmingham U21 (3 – 1)
- Ryan Huke (2)
- Kaheim Dixon
- Won at home against Stockport County Reserves (6 – 2)
- Tony Bower
- Nathaniel Mapengu (OG)
- Kai Enslin
- Oliver Hobden
- Josh Laqeratabua
- Reuben reid
The U21 Premier League Cup Round of 16
- Won at home against Blackburn U21 (7 – 0)
- Kaheim Dixon (3)
- Toby Bower
- Ibrahim Fullah
- Patrick Casey
- Seydil Toure
U21 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost away against Southampton U21 (5 – 3)
- Patrick Casey
- Alan Mwamba
- Harvey Kedwell
Charlton Athletic Academy News
10th September 2024
Steve Avory steps down as Academy Director after nearly 25 years
17th September 2024
Former England youth international goalkeeper Tommy Reid has joined Charlton U21 after leaving Brighton and Hove Albion.
19th October 2024
In the 1st round of the FA Youth Cup, Charlton Athletic have been drawn away to Gillingham.
28th October 2024
The FA Youth Cup journey came to an end for Charlton Athletic after a first-round loss of 4 – 3 away at Gillingham.
29th October 2024
The Addicks advance into the last 32 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy following a 3-0 win over Chelsea U21s at the Valley.
10th November 2024
Thierry Small has been called up to England’s Elite League Squad for November’s internationals.
30th December 2024
Academy graduate Karoy Anderson has reached 50 appearances for Charlton Athletic.
7th January 2024
Aaron Henry has been recalled from his loan spell at Rochdale, where he made 16 appearances and scored twice. Unfortunately, he suffered a broken foot in November.
17th January 2025
Miles Leaburn has been named the EA Sports FC EFL Young Player of the Month for December.
The 21-year-old tallied four goals and two assists during the month.
21st March 2025
Charlton Under-21s will face Southampton away in the Premier League Cup quarter-finals. The match is set for Saturday, March 29, at Staplewood Campus, kicking off at 2 PM.
29th March 2025
Charlton U21s fell to a 5-3 defeat away to Southampton in the U21 Premier League Cup quarter-finals.
11th April 2025
The Charlton Under-17s were narrowly defeated by Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling Premier League Cup final held at the Lamex Stadium. Manu Wales netted a brace for the young Addicks in the hard-fought contest.
15th April 2025
Academy standout Ibrahim Fullah has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal, following his first professional contract in April 2024.
23rd April 2025
Charlton Under-16s were defeated 2-1 by Watford Under-16s in the final of the Premier League U16 Professional Development League Cup, with the match taking place away at Vicarage Road.
3rd May 2025
Tyreece Campbell is the 2024/25 season Valley Gold Young Player of the Year.
16th May 2025
Nathan Asiimwe, currently on loan at Walsall, played a key role in helping the team reach the EFL League Two play-off final after a 2-1 victory over Chesterfield in the second leg.
Young Players Released
- Aaron Henry (Joins Boreham Wood)
- Seydil Toure (Joins FK Viagem Usti nad Labem)
- Harvey Kedwell (Joins Croydon Athletic)
- Ryan Huke (Joins Farnborough)