Academy Manager
David
Academy Manager
Head Coach
Scotland · Serving Persley Park, Inverurie, Ellon & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN ABERDEEN.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 2–13. First session free.
477+local players weekly23weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
477+ local kids are already training in Aberdeen this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
477+
Players currently training at Aberdeen
6
Venues across Aberdeen
22
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Aberdeen
23 sessions across 5 venues. From £9 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGarioch Sports Centre£9 per session
8–13 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmGarioch Sports Centre£9 per session
4–7 yearsMonday
5pm – 6pmAberdeen Sports Village£9 per session
Ready to join Aberdeen?
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
WMF Summer Camp 3rd-7th August @Goals · Mon, 3 Aug 2026 – Fri, 7 Aug 2026
Parent reviews
What WMF parents say.
Parent testimonials · WMF network
"I am impressed with We Make Footballers since day 1: the coaches, the set up, the skills and the team spirit. Really great job you do 👏 Andrei has improved a lot since starting with you."
Laura, Mum to AndreiVerified · Trustpilot
"I highly recommend We Make Footballers as a place to be coached, have fun and become a better player. We Make Footballers have created the possibility for higher level football for Betsy already."
Gary, Dad of BetsyVerified · Trustpilot
"Andreas has been attending We Make Footballers for a few weeks now and we’ve already seen a massive improvement in his confidence on the ball."
Mariana, Mum to AndreasVerified · Trustpilot
Your first session is free.
No commitment. Just bring boots, shin pads and a water bottle.
More than weekly training
Everything your child needs as they grow with the game.
About Aberdeen Academy
Aberdeen's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
- Qualified coaches
- Small group sizes for individual attention
- 500+ football touches per session
- Proven development curriculum
- Pathway to competitive football
- Fun, positive environment
Our Aberdeen academy welcomes families from Aberdeen, Persley Park, Inverurie, Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and surrounding areas.
RAPIDLY IMPROVE SKILLS & TECHNIQUE
GAIN CONFIDENCE ON AND OFF THE PITCH
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GAME
MAKE FRIENDS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Aberdeen · 477+ players training
What's on in Aberdeen.
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Weekly core training
The heart of the academy — 60 minutes a week, every week of term.
Where everyone starts
Try a session, free.
Boots, shin pads, water bottle. That's it — we'll do the rest.
Taking bookings
Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. 350+ WMF players have signed.
Season under way
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Not here yet
WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinNorwich WMF FC · 340 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Aberdeen Academy players ready for more can step up to age-banded competitive teams that train twice a week – the natural next step for players ready to test themselves in real matches.
Join a teamHave fun. Go pro.
From a local WMF academy to Bayern Munich.
Michael Olise started with us aged 6. He's one of 350+ WMF players to sign professional contracts – and Aberdeen is part of the same pathway.
Luke Plange
Grasshopper Zürich
Alfie Gilchrist
West Brom
Clubs our players have signed for
ChelseaArsenalWest HamTottenhamQPRWatfordReadingBayern MunichCrystal PalaceMillwallWest BromDerby CountyFulhamBrightonMan CityLiverpoolBrentfordAberdeen
6 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Aberdeen Sports Village
Outdoors
Astroturf
Linksfield Road, King Street, Aberdeen
AB24 5RU
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN ABERDEEN.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Assistant Coach
Ross
Assistant Coach
Coach
Assistant Coach
Luca
Assistant Coach
Coach
Head Coach
Stewart
Head Coach
Head Coach
Kieron
Head Coach
Head Coach
Jake
Head Coach
Academy Manager
Kyle
Academy Manager
Head Coach
Aimee
Head Coach
Head Coach
Ross
Head Coach
Head Coach
Jonatan
Head Coach
Academy Manager
Jack
Academy Manager
Assistant Coach
Sam
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Kai
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jayden
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Zack
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Lyle
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Marly
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jamie
Assistant Coach
Parent Host
Lily
Parent Host
Head Coach
Mark
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Kylah
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Abigayle
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Kole
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Dylan
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Lewis
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jaime
Assistant Coach
FAQs
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Aberdeen Sports Village · AB24 5RUGoals Aberdeen · AB12 5XAGarioch Sports Centre · AB51 4GYAberdeen Sports Village · AB24 5RUEllon Meadows · AB41 9QJDanestone Community Centre · AB22 8ZP