Head Coach
Leon
Head Coach
Head Coach
Wales
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CARDIFF.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–13. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly7weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
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11,394+ kids are already training with us across the United Kingdom this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
11,394+
Players training across the United Kingdom
3
Venues across Cardiff
6
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Cardiff
7 sessions across 3 venues. From £8 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsThursday
4:30pm – 5:30pmCardiff (Llandaff Fields)£8 per session
8–12 yearsThursday
5:30pm – 6:30pmCardiff (Llandaff Fields)£8 per session
4–7 yearsFriday
4:30pm – 5:30pmCardiff (East)£8 per session
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Upcoming Holiday Camp
Holiday Camp (w/c 2026-07-20) · Mon, 20 Jul 2026 – Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Competitive teams
Weekend match experience with a WMF FC club — squads & tryouts
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 Cardiff Academy
Cardiff's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Cardiff 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
RAPIDLY IMPROVE SKILLS & TECHNIQUE
GAIN CONFIDENCE ON AND OFF THE PITCH
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE GAME
MAKE FRIENDS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT
Cardiff · 58+ players training
What's on in Cardiff.
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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.
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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.
Not here yet
Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itWatford Academy · 119 miles away
Squads training
WMF FC teams · the club here
Cardiff WMF FC
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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
3 Training Venues
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Cardiff (Central)
Outdoors
Grass
Heath Park Way, Cardiff CF14 4AY, UK
CF14 4AY
Parking
Paid / metered car park on-site.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN CARDIFF.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Assistant Coach
Rakan
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Lily
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Seren
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Teague
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Rio
Assistant Coach
Parent Host
Coral
Parent Host
FAQs
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Cardiff (Central) · CF14 4AYCardiff (East) · CF24 2SLCardiff (Llandaff Fields) · CF11 9HZ