Name: Football Dreams: The Academy
Released: 2022-08-11T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Sports

Follow aspiring footballers aged 8-18 at Crystal Palace Football Club Academy, one of UK's top youth programs. This 12-month journey captures their struggles and triumphs as they chase their dreams of professional football.

2022 · 46m

Director Richard Mejeh, Ben Layton

EPISODE 1

Band of Brothers

Best mates Kairo, Kayden and Bola, who have grown up together and played with each other since they were five-years-old, face a heartbreaking decision.
EPISODE 2

The Fight For a Contract

The under-16s face the academy's most ruthless season and the battle for midfield places hots up, as goalkeeper Billy and his teammate Toby face the same contract decision.
EPISODE 3

Pressure

Harry and Jesse face stiff competition as they try to earn a contract and keep their Premier League dreams alive; does Romie's dad Wes have unrealistic expectations of him?
EPISODE 4

Parents

Shy's dad has hopes of him being one of the first British Asian Premier League footballers to play for England; two mums have differing views about being football parents.
EPISODE 5

The Defenders

Leon, Pete and Kemall all play for the under-15s, and are all centre halves. But with only two places in the starting line-up, the boys must fight for a future at the top level.
EPISODE 6

Going Pro

Being picked for the first team squad is in touching distance for the under-18. Ryan's desperate to prove his worth, JJ struggles to keep up, and one player's dream comes true.