Highlights from the Manchester City Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in the North West, Manchester City FC runs a category 1 academy
- Academy Director: Thomas Kruecken
- EDS Head Coach: Ben Wilkinson
- Under-18 Head Coach: Oliver Reiss
Manchester City Scholars 2024/25
The next group of young talented players at Manchester City has been revealed for the 2024/25 season, with 12 Academy players receiving scholarships.
- Kaden Braithwaite (Defender)
- Seth Chingwaro (Midfielder)
- Charlie Courtman (Defender)
- Leke Drake (Defender)
- Reigan Heskey (Forward)
- Max Hudson (Goalkeeper)
- Jayden Lienou (Defender)
- Stephen Mfuni (Defender)
- Kylan Midwood (Forward)
- Tyrone Samba (Forward)
- Oliver Tevenan (Defender)
- Oliver Whatmuf (Goalkeeper)
The Manchester City U15s have won The Kevin De Bruyne Cup, also known as the KDB Cup for 2024 beating KAA Genk 2-1 in the finals
Manchester City Academy International Players 2024/25
- Theo Carrington – England U15
- Isaac McGilvery – England U15 Camp
- Batista Inedqui – England U15 Camp
- Marlow Barrett (Defender) England U16
- Floyd Samba (Midfielder) England U16
- Tyrese Noubissie (Midfielder) England U16
- Archie Thornton England U16
- Lucas Alvarado (Goalkeeper) Guatemala U17
- Kaden Braithwaite (Defender) England U17
- Dante Headley (Defender) England U17
- Finlay Gorman (Forward) England U17
- Reigan Heskey (Forward) England U17
- Ryan McAidoo (Midfielder) England U17
- Harrison Miles (Midfielder) England U17
- Jayden Lienou (Defender) Wales U17; U19
- Spike Brits (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Oliver Whatmuff (Goalkeeper) England U18
- Christian McFarlane (Defender) England U18
- Kian Noble (Defender) England U18
- Divine Mukasa (Forward) England U18
- Matt Henderson-Hall (Defender) England U19
- Stephen Mfuni (Defender) England U18, U19
- Justin Oboavwoduo (Midfielder) England U19
- Rhys Thomas (Defender) Wales U19
- Nico O’Reilly (Midfielder) England U20
- Max Alleyne (Defender) England U20
- Jacob Wright (Midfielder) England U20
- Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Defender) England U20
- Divin Mubama (Forward) England U20
- James McAtee (Midfielder) England U21
- Callum Doyle (Defender) England U21
- Emilo Lawrence (Forward) Scotland U21
- Michael Okeke (Midfielder) Hungary U21
- Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Defender) England First Team
Manchester City Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Mahamadou Susoho (Midfielder) Peterborough United – Just recalled from a season loan following an unfortunate injury sustained whilst on loan.
- Callum Doyle (Defender) Norwich City
- Joel Ndala (Forward) PSV; Nottingham Forest
- Claudio Echeverri (Midfielder) River Plate
- Kayky da Silva Chagas (Forward) Sparta Rotterdam
- Jadel Katongo (Defender) Peterborough United
- Finlay Burns (Defender) Hull City
- Luke Mbete (Defender) Northampton Town
- Kian Breckin (Defender) Crewe Alexandria
- Tomas Galvez (Defender) LASK; SC Cambuur
- True Grant (Goalkeeper) Buxton
- Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Defender) Stoke City
- Jacob Wright (Midfielder) Norwich City
- True Grant (Goalkeeper) Buxton
Manchester City Academy products in 1st team 2024/25
- James McAtee (Midfielder) #87
- Rico Lewis (Midfielder) #82
- Jacob Wright (Midfielder) #56
- Nico O’Reilly (Midfielder) #75
- Kaden Braithwaite (Defender) #61
- Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Defender) #66
Manchester City 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
Manchester City U17 are drawn in Group F against under-17 teams from Blackburn, Everton and Fleetwood.
- Drew at home against Blackburn U17 (2 – 2)
- Won away against Fleetwood Town U17 (1 – 0)
- Loss away against Everton U17 (4 – 3)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
The draw has placed Manchester City U18 in Group A alongside the under-18 teams from Brighton, Derby County, and Norwich City.
- Drew away against Norwich City U18 (2 – 2)
- Won at home against Brighton U18 (4 – 1)
- Lost away against Derby County U18 (3 – 2)
U19 UEFA Youth League
As the leading club competition for academy-age footballers worldwide, it serves as a prestigious and vital platform where players can build their reputations and rise to prominence.
When eligible, the Under-19s compete in the UEFA Youth League, which mirrors the UEFA Champions’ League group stage.
UEFA will be introducing a new format from the 2024-25 season.
Manchester City U19 will face Inter, Slovan Bratislava, Sparta Praha, Sporting CP, Feyenoord, and Juventus following the draw.
UEFA Youth League Initial Phase
- Lost at home against Inter U19 (4 – 2)
- Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (2)
- Won away against Slovan Bratislava U19 (4 – 0)
- Jacob Wright (2)
- Matthew Ethan Warhurst
- Matthew Henderson-Hall
- Won at home against Sparta Praha U10 (3 – 0)
- Justin Oboavwoduo (3)
- Lost away against Sporting CP U19 (2 – 0)
- Won at home against Feyenoord U19 (6 – 1)
- Reigan Heskey
- Farid Alfa-Ruprecht
- Ryan McAidoo
- Drew away against Juventus U19
- Lakyle Samuel
The UEFA Youth League round of 32
- Won away against Midtjylland U19 (2 – 2) (5 – 4 on pens)
- Julius Emefile
- Jaden Heskey
UEFA Youth League round of 16
- Won away against Hoffenheim U19 (2 – 1)
- Matthew Ethan Warhurst
- Reigan Heskey
UEFA Youth League Quarter-Final
- Lost away against AZ Alkmaar U19 (1 – 0)
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
- Won at home against Liverpool U21 (2 – 1)
- Divin Mubama (2)
Premier League 2 Play-offs Quarter-Final
- Won at home against Arsenal U21 (3 – 2) AET
- Ashton Muir
- Lakyle Samuel
- Divin Mubama
The Premier League 2 Play-offs Semi-Final
- Won at home against Manchester United U21 (2 – 0)
- Divin Mubama (2)
Premier League 2 Play-offs Final
- Won at home against Southampton U21 (2 – 0)
- Divin Mubama
- Ashton Muir
Premier League 2 Player of the Month 2024/25
- Farid Alfa-Ruprecht (Forward) September Winner
- Divin Mubama (Forward) February Winner
Manchester City Academy News
1st November 2024
Emilo Lawrence has been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month award for October 2024.
City Academy update for the month of November.
4th November 2024
Cieran Slicker, a former Manchester City academy goalkeeper now at Ipswich Town, has been called up to Steve Clarke’s Scotland first-team squad.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Manchester City have been drawn at home to Crystal Palace.
17th November 2024
Taylor Harwood-Bellis makes his England first team debut and tops it up with a goal.
21st November 2024
The 3rd round fixture against Crystal Palace in the FA Youth Cup has been scheduled for Friday 6th December at the Joie Stadium.
6th December 2024
After beating Crystal Palace at home in the first round 1 – 0, Manchester City U18s have secured a place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
The winning goal was scored by Dan Batty who came on as a substitute.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Manchester City have been drawn at home to Millwall.
20th December 2024
Manchester City will face FC Midtjylland away in the UEFA Youth League round of 16.
21st December 2024
The FA Youth Cup fourth-round match against Millwall is scheduled for Thursday, January 16. Match to be played at the Joie Stadium.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
16th January 2025
A dominant 5 – 1 victory over Millwall U18s featured goals from Mfuni, Miles, McAidoo, Warhurst and Mukasa.
27th January 2025
Manchester City’s FA Youth Cup clash with Leeds United is scheduled for Tuesday, 4th February, at the LNER Stadium.
4th February 2025
City’s U18s have secured a spot in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 6-1 victory away to Leeds United.
Goals came from Matthew Warhurst (2), Reigan Heskey, Ryan McAidoo, Finley Gorman, and Luca Fletcher.
10th February 2025
Manchester Under-18s FA Youth Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion U18s will be held away at The Hawthorns on Thursday, February 27.
15th February 2025
Manchester City’s Under-19s will face Hoffenheim in the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 on Wednesday, March 5.
The match will take place at the Dietmar-Hopp-Stadion in Hoffenheim.
27th February 2025
Manchester City Under-18s have secured a spot in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals with a dominant 6-0 victory away at West Brom.
Matty Watrhurst, Stephen Mfuni, and Reigan Heskey were on the scoresheet, while Finlay Gorman netted a hat-trick.
6th March 2025
Divin Mubama and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey have both been nominated for the PL2 Player of the Month for February.
12th March 2025
16-year-old striker Teddie Lam has signed with Manchester City from Leyton Orient.
13th March 2025
Manchester City under-18 FA Youth Cup semi-final tie against Watford U18 will take place on Thursday April 10 away at Vicarage Road.
27th March 2025
Broadcast details are set for Manchester City’s FA Youth Cup semi-final against Watford U18s at The Vic on Thursday, April 10 (7pm KO).
The match, along with the other semi-final between Aston Villa and Manchester United on Monday, March 31 (7pm KO), will be streamed live on The FA Player and the Emirates FA Cup YouTube channel.
2nd April 2025
Manchester City U19 are out of the UEFA Youth League following a 1 – 0 loss away to AZ Alkmaar U19
10th April 2025
Manchester City Under-18s secured their place in the FA Youth Cup Final with a victory over Watford Under-18s in the second semi-final.
Matty Warhurst’s early strike proved to be the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 semi-final victory.
They will now face Aston Villa Under-18s at Villa Park.
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Manchester City U21s will take on Liverpool U21s. The match is scheduled for April 25th.
25th April 2025
Manchester City Under-21s have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Premier League 2 knockout stage with a 2-1 win over Liverpool U21, courtesy of a brace from Divin Mubama.
28th April 2025
Manchester City Under-21s are set to host Arsenal Under-21s in the Premier League 2 knockout stage quarter-finals on Saturday, May 3rd.
3rd May 2025
Manchester City U21s secured a place in the Premier League 2 Play-off semi-finals with a thrilling comeback win over Arsenal U21s.
After falling 2-0 behind, City fought back to level the score at 2-2 and went on to clinch a 3-2 victory in extra time.
The goals came from Ashton Muir, Lakyle Samuel, and Divin Mubama.
5th May 2025
Manchester City U18 suffered a 3–1 defeat to Aston Villa U18 in the FA Youth Cup final, bringing an end to their impressive 26-game winning streak.
Matty Warhurst scored the only goal for City in what was a disappointing conclusion to an otherwise dominant run.
8th May 2025
Emilio Lawrence and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey have both been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award, with the winner set to be announced next Tuesday.
9th May 2025
Manchester City Under-21 have advanced to the Premier League 2 play-off final after securing a 2-0 victory over Manchester United, with Divin Mubama netting both goals to clinch the win.
13th May 2025
Jahmai Simpson-Pausey has been awarded the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award.
14th May 2025
Jacob Wright has completed a permanent move from Manchester City to Norwich City.
The deal was triggered after Wright met the clause requiring him to start at least nine matches, giving Norwich the option to make the transfer permanent.
With the target achieved, Norwich have now secured his services for a fee of £2.3 million.
15th May 2025
End of season awards winners:
- Matty Warhurst – Scholar of the Season
- Reigan Heskey – Under-18s Player of the Season
- Divine Mukasa – Players’ Player of the Season
- Max Alleyne – EDS Player of the Season
- Charlie Gray – EDS Players’ Player of the Season
18th May 2025
Manchester City Under-18s were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa in the U18 Premier League play-off final.
22 May 2025
Manchester City U21 have been crowned Premier League 2 champions for the 2024/25 season after a 2-0 victory over Southampton U21 in the play-off final. Goals from Divin Mubama and Ashton Muir secured the win for the young Blues.