EFL Youth Development Week showcases next-generation of talent

Cheltenham

Running from 18-24 March, the EFL’s Youth Development Week launches today with latest figures showing that EFL Academy-developed players have made over 3,000 appearances across the Championship, League One and League Two so far this season.

From producing players for their own first team, providing opportunities for the best young talent from the Premier League, to helping England and their age group sides to prosper, the latest statistics highlight the crucial role being played by EFL Clubs in creating the next generation of players.

In total those players have made 3,396 appearances, enjoying a total of 213,021 minutes on the pitch. EFL Clubs have also continued to give valuable playing time to young players from Premier League sides, with 200 players having enjoyed a loan spell in the EFL, making 2,278 appearances so far this season.

Many EFL players will now be on international duty with 147 EFL players aged 21 or younger having represented their country at senior or age group level in the 2023/24 campaign, showing how valuable EFL clubs and competitions are to youth development.

Of the full England squad named by Gareth Southgate for upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium the players had made 1,815 appearances in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two between them.

 

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