Derby County Reserves and Academy are the youth teams of Derby County. The reserve team is made up of under-23 players, and is effectively Derby County's second-string side. The under-18 players among other younger age groups make up the academy team. They play in the Premier League 2, the highest tier of reserve team football in England. Derby's academy is Category 1, the highest classification in England under the Elite Player Performance Plan.
Under-21 squad
- As of 2 February 2026[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Under-18 squad
- As of 8 August 2025[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honours
Reserves/U21 team
Academy team
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