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Project Footballer

by We Make Footballers

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Inter Miami Player, Alex Shaw’s parent explains how he made it through American Youth System

October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min

What does it really take to raise a professional footballer in the US?Johnathan Shaw, father of Inter Miami player Alex Shaw, joins Project Footballer to share the story behind his son’s journey from a young child who wasn’t initially…
15 year old wonderkid asks to leave Man Utd academy | Youth Football News

September 18, 2026 · 36 min

Manchester United’s 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel has asked for his academy registration to be cancelled, and we’re reacting to what it means for the player, his family and the club.Gabriel has been one of the most talked-about names to…
Joleon Lescott Challenges Futsal Coach: Why Spain Really Produces Smarter Footballers?

September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

Former Premier League and England Footballer Joleon Lescott and Futsal and Football Veteran and Coach Rob Ursell sat down with Sean Conlon, CEO of We Make Footballers, to settle a heated Instagram debate that started after a clip of Rob's…
From Managing Football's Biggest Names to Raising a Lioness: Misha Sher on Women's Football Industry

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

Misha Sher spent years managing some football legends including Pelé, Mesut Özil, Vinícius Júnior and Alessia Russo - but in this episode, he's talking about a different kind of talent: his own daughter, Maia, a rising star in Arsenal's…
Can AI Predict Your Child’s Future as a Footballer? | Haniff Brown, FIT:MATCH.ai

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

Could AI change the way young footballers are scouted?Footballers are getting taller, and physical development is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation around youth football. But when two players of the same age can…

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Why England Still Isn't Producing the World's Best Footballers | Robert Ursell

July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

England has world-class facilities, world-class clubs and the richest football league in the world. So why are England not winning more trophies as a nation? In this episode of Project Footballer, Sean sits down with former professional…
Are Parents Focusing on the Wrong Goals in Youth Football?

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

Are pre-academy players focusing on the wrong goals?In this episode of Project Footballer, we explore one of the biggest debates in youth football: whether too many young players are building their identity around academy status instead of…
Training With Ronaldo & Rooney: Life Inside Man Utd's Academy | Aaron Burns

July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Aaron Burns spent over a decade inside Manchester United's academy, training alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo during the Sir Alex Ferguson era. In this episode, he talks through his experience at Man Utd, what "purposeful…
I Made It Pro at QPR Without Loving Football

June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

🎙️ Project Footballer: I Made It Pro at QPR Without Loving Football What happens when a player has the talent to make it in professional football - but not the passion? In this episode of Project Footballer, former Chelsea Academy…
The King Of Street Football - What Street Football Teaches Us

February 27, 2026 · 1 hr 54 min

🎙️ Project Footballer: The King Of Street Football - What Street Football Teaches UsWhat does street football really teach young players — and why are so many academy coaches now looking back to the cage?In this episode, Streetz Football…
How My Son Went From QPR to Arsenal

January 29, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

🎙️ Project Footballer – Topsy Ojo: How My Son Went From QPR to ArsenalWhat really shapes a young footballer’s journey — natural athleticism or the knowledge gained along the way? In this episode, former professional rugby player Topsy Ojo…
Project Footballer: Christmas Special

December 26, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min

🎄 Project Footballer: Christmas Special — Your Questions, Our Answers 🎙️⚽In this festive Christmas Special of Project Footballer, Sean, Matt, and Jenny sit down to reflect on the year and dive into the comments and private messages…

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About the show

Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer. How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.