Head Coach
Asher
Head Coach
Senior Coach
London · Serving Hackney & more
FOOTBALL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT IN HACKNEY.
From first kicks to competitive teams – expert coaching for ages 4–12. First session free.
106+local players weekly7weekly sessions4.8· Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot
Join a network trusted by 100,000+ parents.
106+ local kids are already training in Hackney this week.
100k+
Players trained since 2008
106+
Players currently training at Hackney
3
Venues across Hackney
5
Qualified coaches
Weekly training
Training times in Hackney
7 sessions across 3 venues. From £10 per session. Your first session is free.
Child's age
Day
4–7 yearsMonday
6pm – 7pmClapton Girls Academy£11 per session
8–12 yearsMonday
6pm – 7pmClapton Girls Academy£11 per session
4–7 yearsTuesday
5:30pm – 6:15pmStoke Newington School£10 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 Hackney Academy
Hackney's leading football academy.
Our academy is dedicated to providing the highest quality football training for children aged 4–12 in Hackney 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
Hackney · 106+ players training
What's on in Hackney.
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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 itNewham Academy · 4 miles away
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Birthday parties
60–90 coach-led minutes of games and a tournament. You bring the cake.
Closest academy running itNewham Academy · 4 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 itLewisham Academy · 7 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 joinBermondsey WMF FC · 3 miles away
Competitive pathway
Ready for the next step?
Hackney 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 Hackney 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.
Clapton Girls Academy
Almack Road, London, UK
E5 0RB
Parking
Paid / metered road parking nearby.
Meet Your Coaches
EXPERT COACHING IN HACKNEY.
Our qualified coaches are passionate about developing every child's potential.
Parent Host
Lisa
Parent Host
Assistant Coach
Enzo
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Greg
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Resharn
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jay
Assistant Coach
FAQs
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Haggerston School · E2 8LSClapton Girls Academy · E5 0RBStoke Newington School · N16 9EX