Sheffield United Football Club Youth Academy are the

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of Sheffield United. The Under-18 and Under-23 teams play in Professional Development League 2. The Academy is currently run by Jack Lester while Derek Geary coaches the U18s side. Sheffield United's youth system was given Academy status in December 2002. In July 2017 the academy was recognised, in a study conducted by Press Association Sport, for having the 7th best academy for minutes played in the

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. In between Arsenal and Chelsea they placed by far the highest for a club outside the top-flight. The team plays at the

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Ground at Firshill Crescent.

Current squad

:''Updated 2 December 2024''

Out on loan

Sheffield United training ground - geograph

List of Academy managers

Notable Academy Graduates

The Academy has produced England internationals such as Phil Jagielka, Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire as well as many players who have gone on to have careers in professional football, whether at Sheffield United or at other clubs. Current Sheffield United players are highlighted in green. Phil Jagielka 2015-07-18 1

Honours

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** Runners-up:

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* Professional U18 Development League 2 ** Champions: 2016–17

Notes

References

Sheffield United Academy Official Page
{{Reserve and Youth football in England

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