Norwich City F.C. Under-23s And Academy
Norwich City Under-21s and Academy is the youth organisation run by Norwich City F.C. The team is made up of under-21 and academy players and is effectively Norwich City's second-string side. The under-18 players among other younger age groups make up the academy team. In March 2018, Norwich City F.C. announced a public mini-bond investment scheme, through sports investment platform Tifosy, with the aim of raising £3,500,000 towards developing new academy facilities. Funds from more than 700 fans and investors exceeded the £3,500,000 target and reached the £5,000,000 limit through a five-year bond scheme, called the Canaries bond, and sold out before it could be made publicly available. With the money, the club has installed new pitches at its Category 1 Academy, as well as a new irrigation system, cameras for analysis and floodlights.
LSI Architects designed the main academy building which opened in 2019. It features a player lounge, a match analysis suite, classrooms and changing rooms. Academy players also have access to the Soccerbot360. Opened in 2021 and the first of its kind in England, the system helps players improve their touch and passing skills using a 360 projector screen and computer software.
Under-21 squad
Players listed in the U21 squad on Norwich City's official website. Displayed squad numbers are first team numbers issued at varying points during the season.
- As of 2nd November 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
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Under-18 squad
| Full name | Norwich City Football Club Under-18s | ||
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| Ground | Avant Training Centre | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Coach | Greg Crane (Under-18s) | ||
| League | U18 Premier League South | ||
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Players listed in the U18 squad on Norwich City's official website.
- As of 13 August 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
- FA Youth Cup
- Winners (2): 1982-83, 2012-13
Academy graduates
Notable players who have progressed through the Norwich City academy.
- Todd Cantwell
- Max Aarons
- Jamal Lewis
- Ben Godfrey
- Adam Idah
- Josh Murphy
- Jacob Murphy
- Korey Smith
- Daniel Barden
- Tom Adeyemi
- Jed Steer
- Angus Gunn
- Harry Toffolo
- Cameron McGeehan
- Remi Matthews
- Carlton Morris
- Andrew Omobamidele
- Jonathan Rowe
- Declan Rudd
- Abu Kamara
- Chris Martin
See also
References
- ^ Taylor, Freddie (2018). "Norwich City announce £3.5M Canaries bond to fund academy through Tifosy". Tribal Football.
- ^ "Norwich City: Fans and board members raise £5m to build new academy". BBC Sport. 27 March 2018.
- ^ Bailey, Michael (3 May 2019). "Canaries call time on bond that prepared Colney for promotion". The Pink Un.
- ^ "Invest in the Canaries Bond and Help build our future". tifosy.
- ^ "Gallery: Delia and Michael officially open the Lotus Training Centre". lsiarchitects.
- ^ "Gallery: Opening of the SoccerBot360 system". canaries.co.uk.
- ^ "Norwich City's Under 21s". canaries.co.uk.
- ^ "Norwich City's Under 18s". canaries.co.uk.