Nickname(s) The Blades, Red & White Wizards 2013–14 Premier Academy League 2 North, 7th League Professional Development League Grounds Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, S4 7DW | ||
Sheffield United Football Club Youth Academy are the youth team of Sheffield United. The Under-18 team play in Professional Development League 2.
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The U18 team is the feeder team for the Reserves, where senior members of the team also make appearances. The Academy has also provided backup to the first team during player shortages. The Academy is currently run by Nick Cox. Sheffield United's youth system was given Academy status in December 2002. Sheffield United are one of the few clubs outside the top two tiers of English football to have Category 2 status Academy in the Elite Player Performance Plan.
The team plays at the Shirecliffe Ground at Firshill Crescent.
Current squad
As of 15 July 2016.Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
List of Academy managers
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Notable Academy Graduates
Many players from the Sheffield United Academy go on to have careers in professional football, whether at Sheffield United or at other clubs. Current Sheffield United players are highlighted in green.