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Foundation Youth League

Join the We Make Footballers Foundation Youth Football League and take your game to the next level.

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Children playing a structured soccer training session on an indoor pitch, led by a coach wearing black training gear, with mini goals and soccer balls spread across the pitch.

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Play, learn and compete. All in one league.

Our league combines skill-building sessions, themed camps and match days – all designed to boost confidence, technique and team spirit.

Train with qualified coaches and enjoy fun-first football that grows your love of the game!

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Windsor team

Two young players running side by side, competing for the ball during a soccer game on a green pitch, framed by a circular white and orange border.

Pop-up banner with "We Make Footballers" branding displayed on a grass pitch, with children in orange bibs playing soccer in the background near a goal.

Kid about to shoot a soccer ball

Young player in an orange kit dribbling confidently with an orange ball during a training session.

What you'll get

1v1 Duels Before Each Game

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A unique and exciting addition to our league!

Players will participate in 1v1 duels before their matches

Each duel lasts for 1 minute, with players competing against an opponent from the opposing team.

Scores from the 1v1 contests are added to the team’s tally before the 5v5 / 7v7 matches

This innovative feature emphasizes the importance of 1v1 skills in modern football, creating drama, passion, and ensuring every player contributes to their team’s success.

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Professional Coaching

A We Make Footballers coach walking with a young player holding a ball, symbolising guidance and encouragement.

An opportunity to ensure development meets competition.

Each team will be assigned a professional coach to oversee player development.

Coaches focus on improving technical skills, correcting bad habits, and teaching tactical principles.

Guidance is tailored to the player’s age and skill level—ranging from basic attacking and defending to advanced concepts like pressing or defensive compactness.

Coaches ensure players maximise their potential in a positive and encouraging environment.

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The key features

Two young soccer players competing on the field during training.

1v1 Duels

To maximise development opportunities

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Professional Coaching

Quality coaches who can develop players during and after matches

Linesman’s legs and flag running along the touchline on a football pitch

Top-Quality Refereeing

Quality referees who focus on kids development

Indoor corridor between fenced football pitches lit by overhead lights

TOP-Class Facilities

Your child will play their match football at a top quality facility

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Bio-Banding for Development

Bio-banding ensures fairer play for all players.

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Player Pathways for Progression

Opportunities for progression to higher-level football.

Our leagues

From South London to Scotland – our Foundation Youth Leagues are packed with excitement, energy and opportunity. Whether you're starting out or scoring for fun, there's a league near you where players grow in skill, confidence and love for the game. Explore your local league and see where the journey begins ➜

Hounslow and Hayes Foundation League

Explore our new Foundation League in Hounslow! →

Lewisham Foundation

Lewisham Foundation League

Looking for U8 football in Lewisham? Join us at the Jubilee Grounds →

Dagenham Foundation

North Dagenham Foundation League

Play football in Dagenham? Explore our U5 to U12 teams at Robert Clack Leisure Centre →

Putney Foundation Youth League

Want to play in Putney? Join our Foundation League at Ark Putney Academy →

SWM Foundation

SWM Foundation Youth League

Discover our U5, U6, U10 and U11 teams in Wimbledon and how to join →

Twickenham Foundation

Twickenham Foundation League

Want to play in Twickenham? Join our U5 to U10 teams at Orleans Park School →

Windsor team

Windsor Foundation League

Play at The Windsor Boys' School – U8/U9 teams now forming →

Rochester team

Rochester Foundation League

Leagues for U7/U8 and U9/U10 at Rochester's Thinking Fitness →

Cheshunt

Cheshunt Foundation League

Discover our U6–U9 teams in Cheshunt and how to join →

Worthing Foundation League

Discover our 10-14 Foundation League in Worthing, West Sussex and how to join →

Aberdeen team

Aberdeen Foundation League

From first kicks to confident players – leagues for 4–6s, 7–9s & 10–13s →

Loved by parents, players and pros.

Our training is loved by parents who have never played the game and those who have played for their countries.

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"The guys at We Make Footballers have been amazing for Beau."

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Jamie Redknapp

Parent & England International.

“The best football club, staff are so friendly and supportive. My son has gained a lot of confidence since joining, he literally loves going.”

Asma Moustaoui

Parent

"My son loves his sessions with We Make Footballers. Looks forward to them every week. Great coaches and such fun for him."

Peter Bond

Parent

“My son Dilraj is 6 and he has enjoys playing with We Make Footballers he can’t wait for Saturday to go to the session I recommend any one to join.”

Paz Birk

Parent

“So different to other football groups where the focus is simply on winning. Really welcoming and inclusive environment that focuses on skills ”

Lucy Williams

Parent

“The sessions the coaching staff put on are always a lot of fun and I find my daughter always wanting to attend the Camps.”

Gary

Parent

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Ready to join the action?

Active weekly training booking required

1 x free weekly training session available to new customers

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* Players must be enrolled in a weekly We Make Footballers session in order to register and play in the Foundation League