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Watford Football Club Under-21s and Academy
Full nameWatford Football Club Under-21s and Academy
Nickname(s)The Hornets, The Golden Boys, Yellow Army, The 'Orns
GroundThe UCL Sports Ground, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England
OwnerGino Pozzo
ChairmanScott Duxbury
ManagerCharlie Daniels
Websitewww.watfordfc.com

Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy is the youth setup of Watford. The Under-21 team is effectively Watford's second-string side, but is limited to three outfield players and one goalkeeper over the age of 23 per game following the introduction of new regulations from the 2012–13 season.[1] The Under-18 side is the most senior team in the Academy.

Home fixtures are contested at the UCL Sports Ground, based in Bell Lane, Shenley, Hertfordshire.

Players

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Players who will qualify as under-21s in season 2024–25 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 2003) and who are outside the first-team squad. Players born after 1 September 2006 qualify for the under-18 team. Scholars who have signed a professional contract beyond the end of their scholarship have their contract expiration year listed in italics.

As of 22 May 2025.[2][3]
Nat. No. Pos. Name Status Date of Birth Contract Exp. Notes[a] Ref.
South Africa GK Roraigh Browne Under-21 (2005-09-12) 12 September 2005 (age 19) 2026 Option 2027 [4][5]
Sweden 50 GK Jonathan Macaulay Under-21 (2005-03-17) 17 March 2005 (age 20) 2025 Option 2026 [6][7]
England 41 GK Alfie Marriott Under-21 (2004-03-26) 26 March 2004 (age 21) 2025 Option 2026 [8][7]
England GK Sam Morris Under-21 (2006-10-23) 23 October 2006 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][10]
Cyprus GK Gabriel Ortelli Under-21 (2006-06-19) 19 June 2006 (age 19) 2026 Option 2027 [11][5]
England 59 DF Travis Akomeah Under-21 (2006-01-06) 6 January 2006 (age 19) 2028 Option 2029 [12]
England 56 DF James Clarridge Under-21 (2004-05-08) 8 May 2004 (age 21) 2027 Option 2028 [13][14]
England 44 DF Albert Eames Under-21 (2005-09-20) 20 September 2005 (age 19) 2027 [15]
England DF Tom Georgiou Under-21 (2006-09-07) 7 September 2006 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][16]
England DF Conrad Hunt Under-21 (2007-06-19) 19 June 2007 (age 18) 2026 Option 2027 [17][18]
England DF Ian Kamga Under-21 (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005 (age 20) 2026 Option 2027 [19]
England DF Josh Mullins Under-21 (2005-11-16) 16 November 2005 (age 19) 2026 Option 2027 [20][5]
England DF Ollie Stephenson Under-21 (2006-09-18) 18 September 2006 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][21]
England MF Hayden Barrett Under-21 (2007-04-18) 18 April 2007 (age 18) 2026 Option 2027 [9][22]
England MF Josh Keyes Under-21 (2006-04-26) 26 April 2006 (age 19) 2026 Option 2027 [5]
England 52 MF Leo Ramirez-Espain Under-21 (2006-10-02) 2 October 2006 (age 18) 2026 Option 2027 [9][5]
England MF Amar Sanghrajka Under-21 (2006-10-23) 23 October 2006 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][23]
England 54 FW Tobi Adeyemo Under-21 (2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 20) 2026 [24][25]
England 49 FW Michael Adu-Poku Under-21 (2005-09-22) 22 September 2005 (age 19) 2027 Option 2029 [26][27]
England FW Bentley Assiedou Under-21 (2006-05-08) 8 May 2006 (age 19) 2026 [5]
England 43 FW Jack Grieves Under-21 (2004-12-05) 5 December 2004 (age 20) 2026 [28][29]
England FW Jonathan Lawson Under-21 (2005-10-16) 16 October 2005 (age 19) 2026 Option 2027 [30][5][31]
England 47 FW Zavier Massiah-Edwards Under-21 (2007-01-16) 16 January 2007 (age 18) 2027 [9][5]
England 53 FW Amin Nabizada Under-21 (2007-06-21) 21 June 2007 (age 18) 2027 [9][32]
England FW Kash Odiase Under-21 (2007-04-17) 17 April 2007 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][33]
Republic of Ireland FW Nickson Okosun Under-21 (2006-11-21) 21 November 2006 (age 18) 2029 Option 2030 [34]
Ukraine FW Kristian Shevchenko Under-21 (2006-11-10) 10 November 2006 (age 18) 2026 Option 2027 [9][35]
England FW Max Smith Under-21 (2007-06-16) 16 June 2007 (age 18) 2027 Option 2028 [9][36]
England GK Zack Braverman Under-18 (2007-10-08) 8 October 2007 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England GK Sebastian Thrussell Under-18 (2008-02-08) 8 February 2008 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England DF Tyler Notley Under-18 (2007-12-15) 15 December 2007 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England DF Jonny Scriven Under-18 (2008-03-07) 7 March 2008 (age 17) 2026 [37]
Romania DF Raul Vancea Under-18 (2008-04-19) 19 April 2008 (age 17) 2027 Option 2028 [37][38]
England MF Tobi Akinyimika Under-18 (2007-09-01) 1 September 2007 (age 17) 2026 [37]
Latvia MF Marats Galajevs Under-18 (2007-12-13) 13 December 2007 (age 17) 2027 Option 2028 [37][39]
England 58 MF Jai-Dea Moulton Under-18 (2008-01-29) 29 January 2008 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England FW Tony Cowie Under-18 (2007-10-27) 27 October 2007 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England FW Jael Norville Under-18 (2008-02-25) 25 February 2008 (age 17) 2026 [37]
England FW Kymani Smith-Daley Under-18 (2008-06-20) 20 June 2008 (age 17) 2026 [37]
  1. ^ For loans in non-national English leagues, see 2024–25 Watford F.C. season.

References

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  1. ^ "Barclays U21 Premier League: Competition Format explained". premierleague.com. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Under-21 Team players". Watford F.C. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Under-18 Team players". Watford F.C. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Roraigh Browne". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Academy: New Professional Deals Confirmed". Watford F.C. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Jonathan Macaulay". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Academy: New Deals Confirmed". Watford F.C. 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Alfie Marriott". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Academy: New Scholars For 2023/24 Announced". Watford F.C. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Gabriel Ortelli". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Akomeah Returns". Watford F.C. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  13. ^ "James Clarridge". Watford F.C. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Clarridge Signs New Contract". Watford F.C. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Albert Eames". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  16. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  17. ^ "Conrad Hunt". Watford F.C. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
  18. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Academy: Hornets Sign Kamga". Watford F.C. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Joshua Mullins". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  22. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  23. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  24. ^ "Tobi Adeyemo". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  25. ^ "Official: Adeyemo Agrees Pro Deal". Watford F.C. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Michael Adu-Poku". Watford F.C. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  27. ^ "New deal and loan for Adu-Poku". Watford F.C. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  28. ^ "Jack Grieves". Watford F.C. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  29. ^ "Official: Grieves & Adu-Poku Agree Pro Deals". Watford F.C. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  30. ^ "Academy: Lawson, Gould & Watkiss Sign On". Watford F.C. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  31. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  32. ^ "Academy: New Deal For Nabizada". Watford F.C. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  33. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  34. ^ "Okosun Signs For Hornets". Watford F.C. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  35. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  36. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  37. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Academy: New Scholars For 2024/25 Announced". Watford F.C. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  38. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  39. ^ "Academy Pro Contracts Signed". Watford F.C. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
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