Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Academy

The Sheffield Wednesday Academy is the youth system of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.

The academy runs two sides; the U23 Development squad, and the U18 Academy. Both play in the respective age groups' Professional Development League Division 2 North leagues.

• 1957–58: Sheffield Intermediate League
• 1958–59 to 1997–98: Northern Intermediate League
• 1997–98: Premier Youth League
• 1998–99 to 2011–12: Premier Academy League
• 2012–13 to present: Professional Development League

• FA Youth Cup: runners-up 1991
• Northern Intermediate League Cup: winners 1982, 1989, 1993
• Professional U23 Development League 2: winners 2016–17
• Professional U18 Development League 2: winners 2018–19

As of 18 March 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.

As of 26 January 2026^[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.

The following list includes players who have graduated from Sheffield Wednesday's youth system to make their senior debut for the first team. Players who currently represent the Sheffield Wednesday senior team are highlighted in italics. Players who have represented their national team at senior level are highlighted in bold.

As of 25 February 2026

• Sheffield Wednesday Official Website
• Sheffield Wednesday Youth Academy Official Webpage

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