Football Dreams: The Academy

2022•45m

Documentary heading behind the scenes of a Premier League youth football academy. Cameras follow the unique relationships between the staff, players and their families at the south London-based Crystal Palace FC Academy to reveal the work that goes in to developing the next generation of footballing talent.

Production

Trailers & Videos

Football Dreams: The Academy Channel 4 trailer

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2022

1. Episode 1

The opening episode focuses on Kairo, Kayden and Bola, 11-year-olds who have grown up together and played with each other since they were five, as they face a decision that could split up their tight-knit group.

2. Episode 2

Fourteen-year-old Jesse is small for his age and feeling the pressure of a retain or release contract decision at the end of the season. He too hopes to avoid the cut and keep his Premier League dreams alive

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

5. Episode 5

6. Episode 6

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