Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy

Watford Football Club Under-21s and Academy
Full nameWatford Football Club Under-21s and Academy
Nickname(s)The Hornets, The Golden Boys, Yellow Army, The 'Orns
GroundThe UCL Sports Ground, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England
OwnerGino Pozzo
ChairmanScott Duxbury
ManagerCharlie Daniels
Websitewww.watfordfc.com

Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy is the youth setup of Watford. The Under-21 team is effectively Watford's second-string side, but is limited to three outfield players and one goalkeeper over the age of 23 per game following the introduction of new regulations from the 2012–13 season.[1] The Under-18 side is the most senior team in the Academy.

Home fixtures are contested at the UCL Sports Ground, based in Bell Lane, Shenley, Hertfordshire.

Players

Players who will qualify as under-21s in season 2024–25 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 2003) and who are outside the first-team squad. Players born after 1 September 2006 qualify for the under-18 team. Scholars who have signed a professional contract beyond the end of their scholarship have their contract expiration year listed in italics.

As of 22 May 2025.[2][3]
Nat. No. Pos. Name Status Date of Birth Contract Exp. Notes[a] Ref.
GK Roraigh Browne Under-21 (2005-09-12) 12 September 2005 2026 Option 2027 [4][5]
50 GK Jonathan Macaulay Under-21 (2005-03-17) 17 March 2005 2025 Option 2026 [6][7]
41 GK Alfie Marriott Under-21 (2004-03-26) 26 March 2004 2025 Option 2026 [8][7]
GK Gabriel Ortelli Under-21 (2006-06-19) 19 June 2006 2026 Option 2027 [9][5]
59 DF Travis Akomeah Under-21 (2006-01-06) 6 January 2006 2028 Option 2029 [10]
56 DF James Clarridge Under-21 (2004-05-08) 8 May 2004 2027 Option 2028 [11][12]
44 DF Albert Eames Under-21 (2005-09-20) 20 September 2005 2027 [13]
DF Ian Kamga Under-21 (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005 2026 Option 2027 [14]
DF Josh Mullins Under-21 (2005-11-16) 16 November 2005 2026 Option 2027 [15][5]
MF Josh Keyes Under-21 (2006-04-26) 26 April 2006 2026 Option 2027 [5]
54 FW Tobi Adeyemo Under-21 (2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 2026 [16][17]
49 FW Michael Adu-Poku Under-21 (2005-09-22) 22 September 2005 2027 Option 2029 [18][19]
FW Bentley Assiedou Under-21 (2006-05-08) 8 May 2006 2026 [5]
43 FW Jack Grieves Under-21 (2004-12-05) 5 December 2004 2026 [20][21]
FW Jonathan Lawson Under-21 (2005-10-16) 16 October 2005 2025 [22][5]
FW Nickson Okosun Under-21 (2006-11-21) 21 November 2006 2029 Option 2030 [23]
GK Zack Braverman Under-18 (2007-10-08) 8 October 2007 2026 [24]
GK Sam Morris Under-18 (2006-10-23) 23 October 2006 2025 [25]
GK Sebastian Thrussell Under-18 (2008-02-08) 8 February 2008 2026 [24]
DF Tom Georgiou Under-18 (2006-09-07) 7 September 2006 2025 [25]
DF Conrad Hunt Under-18 (2007-06-19) 19 June 2007 2025 [26]
DF Tyler Notley Under-18 (2007-12-15) 15 December 2007 2026 [24]
DF Jonny Scriven Under-18 (2008-03-07) 7 March 2008 2026 [24]
DF Ollie Stephenson Under-18 (2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 2025 [25]
DF Raul Vancea Under-18 (2008-04-19) 19 April 2008 2026 [24]
MF Tobi Akinyimika Under-18 (2007-09-01) 1 September 2007 2026 [24]
MF Hayden Barrett Under-18 (2007-04-18) 18 April 2007 2025 [25]
MF Marats Galajevs Under-18 (2007-12-13) 13 December 2007 2026 [24]
58 MF Jai-Dea Moulton Under-18 (2008-01-29) 29 January 2008 2026 [24]
52 MF Leo Ramirez-Espain Under-18 (2006-10-02) 2 October 2006 2026 Option 2027 [25][5]
MF Amar Sanghrajka Under-18 (2006-10-23) 23 October 2006 2025 [25]
FW Tony Cowie Under-18 (2007-10-27) 27 October 2007 2026 [24]
47 FW Zavier Massiah-Edwards Under-18 (2007-01-16) 16 January 2007 2027 [25][5]
53 FW Amin Nabizada Under-18 (2007-06-21) 21 June 2007 2027 [25][27]
FW Jael Norville Under-18 (2008-02-25) 25 February 2008 2026 [24]
FW Kash Odiase Under-18 (2007-04-17) 17 April 2007 2025 [25]
FW Kristian Shevchenko Under-18 (2006-11-10) 10 November 2006 2025 [25]
FW Max Smith Under-18 (2007-06-16) 16 June 2007 2025 [25]
FW Kymani Smith-Daley Under-18 (2008-06-20) 20 June 2008 2026 [24]
  1. ^ For loans in non-national English leagues, see 2024–25 Watford F.C. season.

References

  1. ^ "Barclays U21 Premier League: Competition Format explained". premierleague.com. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Under-21 Team players". Watford F.C. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Under-18 Team players". Watford F.C. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Roraigh Browne". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Academy: New Professional Deals Confirmed". Watford F.C. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Jonathan Macaulay". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Academy: New Deals Confirmed". Watford F.C. 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Alfie Marriott". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Gabriel Ortelli". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  10. ^ "Akomeah Returns". Watford F.C. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  11. ^ "James Clarridge". Watford F.C. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Clarridge Signs New Contract". Watford F.C. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Albert Eames". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  14. ^ "Academy: Hornets Sign Kamga". Watford F.C. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Joshua Mullins". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  16. ^ "Tobi Adeyemo". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  17. ^ "Official: Adeyemo Agrees Pro Deal". Watford F.C. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Michael Adu-Poku". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  19. ^ "New deal and loan for Adu-Poku". Watford F.C. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Jack Grieves". Watford F.C. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  21. ^ "Official: Grieves & Adu-Poku Agree Pro Deals". Watford F.C. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  22. ^ "Academy: Lawson, Gould & Watkiss Sign On". Watford F.C. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  23. ^ "Okosun Signs For Hornets". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  24. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Academy: New Scholars For 2024/25 Announced". Watford F.C. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Academy: New Scholars For 2023/24 Announced". Watford F.C. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Conrad Hunt". Watford F.C. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  27. ^ "Academy: New Deal For Nabizada". Watford F.C. Retrieved 21 August 2024.

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