Highlights from the Norwich City Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Norwich City FC runs a category 1 academy based in East Anglia.
- Academy Manager: Joe Shulberg
Norwich City Scholars 2024/25
The following first-year scholars have been announced by Norwich City ahead of the 2024/25 season.
- Rio Mundle
- Sonny Rowland
- Victor Madu
- Vatan Ozcan
- Finlay Corke
- Finlay Oligbo
- Jack Ruddy
- Oser Okpiabhele
- Zach Sclare
- Foden Northover
- Ethan Binnie
Norwich City Academy International Players 2024/25
- Ajay Tavares (Forward) England U16
- Elliot Myles (Midfielder) Wales U18
- Gabriel Forsyth (Midfielder) Scotland U19
- Kellen Fisher (Defender) England U20, U21
- Emmanuel Adegboyega (Defender) Northern Ireland U21
- Vicente Reyes (Goalkeeper) Chile First Team
Norwich City Academy Players On Loan 2024/25
Youth players on loan.
- Vicente Reyes (Goalkeeper) Cambridge United
- Emmanuel Adegboyega (Defender) Dundee United
- Lewis Shipley (Defender) Cheltenham Town
- Ken Aboh (Forward) Stevenage
- Finley Welch (Midfielder) Boston United
- Ellis Craven (Goalkeeper) Boston United
- Daniel Barden (Goalkeeper) Swindon Town
- Jonathan Tomkinson (Defender) Ross County
- Brad Hills (Defender) Stockport County
- Caleb Ansen (Goalkeeper) Altrincham
- Daniel Ogwuru (Forward) Buxton
- Alfie Doy (Defender) Wroxham
Norwich City Academy products in 1st team 2024/25
- Gabriel Forsyth (Midfielder) #41
- Kellen Fisher (Defender) #35
- Brad Hills (Defender) #40
- Tony Springett (Forward) #42
- Lucien Mahovo (Defender) #47
- Vicente Reyes (Goalkeeper) #39
- Uriah Djedje (Midfielder) #43
- Elliot Myles (Midfielder) #44
- Aidan James Bridge (Midfielder) #49
- Ken Aboh (Forward) #46
Norwich 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
Norwich City U17 are drawn in Group B against under-17 teams from West Brom, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham
- Lost at home against Tottenham U17 (3 – 1)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Norwich City U18 are drawn in Group A against under-18 teams from Brighton, Manchester City and Derby County.
- Drew at home against Manchester City U18 (2 – 2)
- Won at home against Derby County U18 (3 – 1)
- Lost away against Brighton 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.
Norwich City U21 are drawn in Group A against under 21 teams from Bristol City, Bromley and Exeter City.
Under 21 Premier League Cup Group Stage
- Lost away against Exeter U21 (2 – 1)
- Finley Welch
- Drew at home against Bristol City U21 (1 – 1)
- Errol Mundle-Smith
- Lost away against Bromley U21 (3 – 2)
- Harmony Okwumo
- Daniel Ogwuru
- Drew away against Bristol City U21 (2 – 2)
- Daniel Ogwuru
- Uriah Djedje
- Lost at home against Exeter City U21 (1 – 0)
Premier League International Cup
The participating teams are split into four groups of eight, each comprising four UK-based Under-21 teams and four invited overseas clubs represented by their development squads.
Each UK team will host all four overseas clubs in their group. The results will determine the standings in each group, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stages.
Norwich City U21 will face Hertha BSC, FC Nordsjaelland, PSV and AC Sparta Praha in the initial phase of the tournament.
Liverpool, Fulham and Manchester United are the other UK-based teams in their group.
Norwich City U21 Premier League International Cup Group Stage
- Won against Sparta Praha U21 (2 – 1)
- Finley Welsch
- Errol Mundle-Smith
- Lost against Nordsjaelland U21 (2 – 0)
- Won against Jong PSV (2 – 0)
- Ken Aboh
- Daniel Ogwuru
- Lost against Hertha BSC II U21(4 – 2)
- Ken Aboh (2)
Norwich City Academy News
Norwich City academy participate in the Norfolk Hire Senior Cup
13th October 2024
The Norwich City U12’s Mina Cup kicks off today at the cutting-edge Avant Training Centre, featuring teams from all over Europe and beyond.
Leeds United Academy won the Mina CUP UK 2024
Liverpool, Manchester United and Fulham are the other UK-based teams in their group.
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Norwich City have been drawn at home to Brentford.
22nd November 2024
The FA Youth Cup 3rd round match against Brentford will be held at Carrow Road on Monday, December 9th.
28th November 2024
Finlay Corke has signed his first professional contract with Norwich City.
10th December 2024
Norwich City Under-18s progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4 – 3 win over Brentford at Carrow Road.
13th December 2024
In the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup, Norwich City have been drawn away to AFC Bournemouth.
6th January 2025
Norwich City under-18s will be hosted by Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup at Eastleigh’s Silverlake Stadium on Wednesday 15th January.
8th January 2025
Goalkeeper Vicente Reyes has returned from his loan spell with Cambridge United. He played 23 games for the League One side in all competitions.
Ken Aboh has returned from his loan spell with Sky Bet League One side Stevenage.
During his time there, he made three appearances and also featured in the FA Cup and EFL Trophy.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
15th January 2025
Norwich City have progressed to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
Cork scored twice, while Sealey added another, setting up a fifth-round clash with either Stoke City or West Bromwich Albion.
28th January 2025
Norwich City U18s have been eliminated from the FA Youth Cup after a 4-2 defeat at home against West Bromwich Albion.
Finlay Oligbo and Elliot Josh Myles were the scorers for Norwich.
31st January 2025
Jaden Warner has made a permanent move to Sky Bet League Two club Newport County.
1st February 2025
Dylan Jones has signed with Norwich City from Plymouth Parkway.
The 20-year-old forward, a product of Parkway’s youth system, has played for the club in the Southern League Premier Division South.
7th February 2025
16-year-old center-back Takudzwa Gwanzuara has recently joined Norwich City from Blackpool, having previously been part of Everton’s setup.
1st March 2025
Academy defender Vatan Ozcan has signed his first professional contract with Norwich City, securing his future at the club until 2027.
13th March 2025
Academy midfielder Toby Chivers has officially signed his first professional contract with Norwich City.
17th March 2025
This week, the EFL celebrates Youth Development across all 72 League clubs. Norwich City has a strong track record of developing academy players.
Last season, academy-developed players at Norwich City accounted for 15.95% of the first team’s total minutes, equating to 7,262 minutes across the campaign.
These players made 116 first-team appearances, including 80 starts. Notably, Finley Welch and Aboh made their senior debuts during the season.
30th March 2025
Norwich City has launched a new Academy Alumni programme to offer post-release wellbeing support for young players.
The initiative will also help them explore alternative pathways while fostering a strong network for former academy players.
14th May 2025
Ken Aboh and Ellis Craven received the Under-21 Premier League Goal of the Season and Save of the Season awards, respectively, at the Premier League Academy Awards.
Academy Players Released
- Lewis Shipley (Joins Barrow AFC)
- Tom Finch (Joins MK Dons)
- Adian Manning
- Ellis Craven
- Daniel Ogwuru
- Alfie Doy
- Alex Roberts
- Kingston Simbai (Joins Barnsley)
- Gabriel Keita (Joins Cardiff City)