Head Coach
Jonah
Head Coach
Head Coach
London · Serving Battersea, South Kensington, Wandsworth & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN CHELSEA.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
11,394+players nationwide weekly2weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
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
1
Venue across Chelsea
10
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Chelsea
2 sessions across 1 venue. From £14.50 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–8 yearsFriday
5:30pm – 6:30pmChelsea Academy£14.50 per session
8–12 yearsFriday
6:30pm – 7:30pmChelsea Academy£14.50 per session
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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 Chelsea Academy
Chelsea's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Chelsea 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 Chelsea academy welcomes families from Chelsea, Battersea, South Kensington, Wandsworth, Earl's Court 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
Chelsea · 62+ players training
What's on in Chelsea.
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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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Holiday camps
Full days of football through the school holidays.
Closest academy running itBattersea Academy · 1 mile away
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Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itTooting Academy · 3 miles away
Open to our players
Scouting events
Showcase days in front of pro club scouts. 350+ WMF players have signed.
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Foundation league
First taste of match football — in-house games, graded so every child gets a fair contest.
Closest academy running itPutney Academy · 2 miles away
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WMF FC teams
Age-banded squads training twice a week and playing in local youth leagues.
Closest club you can joinRiverside FC · 2 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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
Training Venue
WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS.
Chelsea Academy
Outdoors
3G pitch
London SW10 0AB, UK
SW10 0AB
Parking
Free road parking nearby.
Areas we cover
Local football training pages for every area we serve.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN CHELSEA.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
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Danish
Head Coach
Coach
Head Coach
Hansel
Head Coach
Head Coach
Maryanne
Head Coach
Head Coach
Zayan
Head Coach
Parent Host
Scarlett
Parent Host
Head Coach
Casaan
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Callum
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Rikki
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Ky'roe
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Zyrus
Assistant Coach
FAQs
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Chelsea Academy · SW10 0AB