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Considering 80 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Parents frequently mention that the local coaches are extremely supportive, friendly, and fantastic at keeping children fully engaged through fun and dynamic activities. People note that the overall training environment is wonderful, allowing children to steadily improve their football techniques, make new friends easily, and build lasting confidence week after week. Some reviewers were not happy with the setup, mentioning occasional issues with basic equipment quality or crowded group spaces during busy sessions. Others felt that certain training classes lacked proper progression, variety, and sufficient individual attention for every single participating child.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son has attended three football lessons with We Make Footballers Birmingham, and we are very impressed. From the very first session, he really enjoyed himself and told me he was playing with “the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son has been attending We Make Footballers for over a year, and he’s loved every minute of it. The coaches are fantastic — they engage brilliantly with the children during both training sessions... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter joined last month and absolutely loves the sessions, she counts down the days every week. She's been to several other clubs and never got along with them, until I found WMF best decision e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone of the coaches @ We make footballers/Cheshunt are marvellous. I've watched each one at some point nurture, support and PLAY not only with my Grandson but all the boys that attend their... See more

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  1. Soccer Practice
  2. Coaching Center
  3. Soccer Club
  4. Soccer Field
  5. Soccer Store
  6. Sports Club

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We Make Footballers® – Helping every child 'make it' in football. We Make Footballers has spent over a decade helping thousands of children build confidence, develop their football skills, and fall in love with the game. Whether you call it football, soccer or footy – our mission is the same: to provide world-class football coaching for 4–12-year-olds of all abilities in a safe, fun, and inspiring environment. We offer weekly group training, 1-2-1 sessions, holiday camps, birthday parties and in-school coaching. Our proven methodology, energetic coaching style, and belief in every child’s potential is what makes our sessions special. With over 100 franchises, we're proud to be the largest football coaching franchise in the UK – and McDonald’s biggest grassroots partner. We’re also ranked the UK’s #1 football coaching provider on Trustpilot. We don’t just develop footballers – we build pathways. Many of our players go on to join grassroots clubs, professional academies and beyond. And as we expand across the UK and internationally, we're continuing to raise the bar for children’s football. Whether its making their first pass, making friends, making it into the school team or making it into the big leagues - we help every child ‘make it’, whatever that means to them.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing staff.

The staff at spalding academy are absolutely amazing 🤩
The group is very fun and energetic and they have really brought out my child’s confidence and his love of football x

February 6, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hey Debbie, that’s wonderful to hear! We’re so pleased that the team at Spalding Academy has helped boost your child’s confidence and love for football. The coaches work hard to create a fun and engaging environment, so it’s fantastic to know it’s making a difference. Thanks for your kind words! ⚽🤩

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We Make Footballers Watford

My son has been attending We Make Footballers Watford, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The sessions are well-structured, engaging, and designed to help kids develop both their technical skills and confidence on the pitch.

A huge shoutout to Syed and his coaching team, who work incredibly hard to ensure every child gets the attention they need. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for football are evident in every session. My son always comes home excited, eager to show off what he’s learned, and looking forward to the next session.

If you’re looking for high-quality football coaching in a fun and supportive environment, I highly recommend We Make Footballers Watford!

February 1, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for your amazing review! It’s fantastic to hear how much your son is enjoying his sessions at We Make Footballers Watford. Syed and his coaching team will be delighted to know their hard work and dedication are making such a positive impact. We love seeing players grow in both skill and confidence, and it’s brilliant that your son is so eager to keep learning and improving. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing him continue his football journey! ⚽🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Football training

Freddie has been going to his football training for about 3 months now and he absolutely loves it. Scott and his team have really helped him develop his football skills and understanding of the game. And looks forward to going each week. Great friendly local set up and would recommend to anyone looking to get their child into active learning or develop existing skills.

February 2, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

That’s fantastic to hear! We’re so pleased that Freddie is loving his football training and making great progress with Scott and the team. It’s brilliant that he looks forward to each session – that passion and excitement make all the difference! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, we really appreciate it. ⚽🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 9th Birthday Party at WeMakeFootballers Glasgow!

We had our son’s 9th birthday party at WeMakeFootballers Glasgow, and it was absolutely fantastic! There were a lot of kids, but everything was well organized, and each child had the chance to show off their abilities. The football games were perfectly planned, and everyone had a great time. We are so thankful to WeMakeFootballers Glasgow for making the day truly amazing! Highly recommend it for kids’ birthday parties, real fun guaranteed🎉

February 1, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your son’s birthday party at We Make Footballers Glasgow was such a fantastic experience. It’s great to hear that you felt everything was well-organised, and all the kids had the chance to enjoy the games and showcase their skills. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. Thanks again for your recommendation – we’re so glad we could help make the day special! 🎉⚽👏

Kind regards,

We Make Footballers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We Make Footballers - Lewisham Academy

I’ve been taking my 9 year old son to the We Make Footballers Lewisham Academy for the last 18 months and he loves it. Great coaches and really nice atmosphere and well organised - all the kids have fun and the drills are spot on. Loves the games in each session too which gives him a chance to put what he has learnt into practice. He has improved so much and has a real love of the game. Highly recommended.

January 27, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you for your fantastic review! It’s brilliant to hear that your son has been enjoying his time at We Make Footballers Lewisham for the past 18 months. The coaches will be so pleased to know their sessions are making a real difference, both in his development and love for the game. We really appreciate your recommendation! ⚽🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ENFIELD Academy with Waled and team has…

ENFIELD Academy with Waled and team has been great for my 10yr old son. I've watched his fitness level significantly improve and all these coaches are great. We attend 2 sessions a week. My sons focus level and confidence improves every week. Great academy 👏

January 11, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Lorna, thank you so much for your amazing 5 star review about the Enflied academy, Coach Waled and team. They will be so happy to hear your kind words.

We are delighted to hear that your 10 year olds fitness, focus level and confidence have all improved - that is what we do it all for. We really appreciate you taking the time to write this review, and look forward to seeing you and your son at another football coaching session soon.

All the best,

We Make Footballers

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awul Academy

We had a trial session with We Make Footballers Birmingham and it was very disappointing.
It was for my 5 year old daughter who has never played football before.
According to their website they welcome all abilities but that is not true.
There was a bit of warm up at the beginning, then in the first half of the session they were getting complicated instructions that my daughter couldn't follow as she never played football before.
In the second half of the session, they were playing matches in pairs. The pair of my complete beginner daughter was a boy, who was a very good player, so she had no chance of kicking the ball at all, not to mention trying to score a goal.
And that was all. Nothing really for a beginner.
There were 3 coaches at the session and none of them took her for a couple of minutes to teach her some basics, or to see if she has any talent/skills to play football.
I felt so bed for my daughter. She was so excited to learn football and her motivation and confidence was destroyed at her very first session.
This football academy is clearly not for all abilities, and they don't want to train beginners.
What really awful is the coaches have no idea (or simply don't care) what bad experience children can come home from this trial with this kind of attitude they have.
I would give them 0 stars or less, if I could.

January 12, 2025
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Dear Éva,

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience at our Birmingham franchise.

Our session structure is designed to ensure that beginners, especially young players like your daughter, feel supported, engaged, and encouraged. It is heartbreaking to learn that the session did not reflect our core values and brand promise. We train all our franchises to group players by both age and ability to create a fun, no-pressure environment where everyone can grow their confidence.

Your experience is the opposite of what we aim to deliver, and we take this very seriously. We will be conducting a thorough investigation to understand what went wrong and ensure this doesn’t happen again.

We sincerely hope that your daughter regains her confidence and would love the opportunity to make this right for you both.

Once you’ve had time to process our apology, we’d appreciate the chance to contact you to learn more about your experience, see how we can make this right and gather any additional feedback that could help us improve.

Once again, we are deeply sorry for your experience and thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Warm regards,
Joseph Conlon
Co-Founder, We Make Footballers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best football club around !

We make footballers has been both of my boys favourite place to go every single week Jonah and the team are great, the improvement my boys have made in the past year is all down to them, not to mention the opportunity’s they give with there talent ids one of my sons are now being monitored by qpr because of this and can’t thank them enough I would highly recommend to any parent that are looking to get there child in to a friendly club to have fun with experienced coaches to take them to the next level looking forward to 2025

Thanks

WMF

January 4, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that We Make Footballers has been such an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your boys. Jonah and the team will be delighted to hear your kind words—it’s feedback like this that keeps them so motivated.

The progress your boys have made in the past year is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we’re so proud to have played a part in their journey. It’s incredibly exciting that one of your sons is now being monitored by QPR thanks to our talent ID opportunities—what an achievement!

Thank you for recommending us to other parents. We’re looking forward to continuing this journey with your boys in 2025 and beyond!

All the best,

The team at We Make Footballers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing experience for our son.

I simply can’t recommend this football academy enough! From the start when booking with Gemma to meeting Frazer and his team it has been an easy and friendly process and the team are fantastic—- professional, committed, and great at helping kids reach their potential. In particular for our son he lacked confidence and the guys have been amazing, they are sensitive and graceful helping to build my son’s confidence and give him a greater interest in the game.

We looked for a football academy as my son felt he was not keeping up with the his class mates and had very low confidence and we enrolled him at the Varndean sessions, but after his first session with coach Sam, he came out grinning and asked to go back. Sam has been great at building his confidence and giving advice that helps him understood more and wants to try new things. I thought it might have been hard for him to join in so late in the term but the other kids have been great and welcome each other when training. It is a very friendly atmosphere. It’s been a wonderful safe space for him to learn and grow. He’s now been going for four weeks and absolutely enjoys his Thursday evening football sessions. The change has been truly amazing!

A big thank you to We Make Footballers in Brighton especially to Fraser and Sam - you’ve made a real difference! He can’t wait till the 9th of January!!

December 19, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! It’s wonderful to hear how much of a positive impact We Make Footballers has had on your son’s confidence and enjoyment of football. Gemma, Frazer, Sam, and the entire Brighton team will be thrilled to hear your kind words—they’re dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all players, so knowing they’ve made such a difference means the world to them.

We’re especially glad to hear how much your son has been enjoying the Varndean sessions and that he felt at home from his very first session with Coach Sam. It’s fantastic to see how his confidence has grown and how much he’s embraced the game and the team atmosphere.

Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting us to support your son’s football journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am really happy and grateful with all…

I am really happy and grateful with all coaches, they have much patience and dedication with my son.
My son loves going there every week.

June 3, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Elizabeth! We’re delighted to hear how much your son enjoys coming each week. Our coaches truly love what they do, and it’s wonderful to know their patience and dedication are making such a positive impact. We’re grateful to have you and your son as part of our football family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We Make Footballers Ealing are amazing…

We Make Footballers Ealing are amazing - we have been attending for just over a month now and are really enjoying the experience. The coaches are fantastic, the sessions are well organised, structured and very motivating and my son absolutely loves it! Every child is treated the same regardless of ability, and they are all there to improve! Fantastic company!

December 17, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Hayley,

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear how much you and your son are enjoying the sessions at We Make Footballers Ealing. Our coaches work hard to create a motivating and inclusive environment, so it’s wonderful to hear that every child feels encouraged and supported. We’re delighted your son loves coming each week, and we look forward to seeing him continue to develop and enjoy his football journey with us!

We will let coach Rory who runs the Ealing academy know about the experience you have shared with us.

Kind regards,

The We Make Footballers team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic coaches for an amazing price!

My son started training with WMF (East Finchley Academy) two years ago and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made! He was really reluctant to start football lessons as he’s quite shy but from the first lesson he loved it so much that he’s always eager to go. The coaches are all really nice and great at explaining techniques to the kids. In the two years since starting, I’ve seen a massive improvement in my son’s skills. He went from having no experience to feeling confident playing matches. In the past he never wanted to play matches with friends at school as he didn’t think he was good enough but now he joins in all the time and loves playing!
We also used We Make Footballers for his birthday party. We booked 3 coaches for 30 children and they kept them all thoroughly entertained the entire time! Even the children who weren’t into football said they had a fantastic time! Also, the price was amazing for a full class party!!
One of the best experiences to have come out of WMF was being invited to play football with an England/Arsenal player. My daughter attended lessons for a year and she was invited along with my son to come to a McDonald’s Fun Football match with Beth Mead. All the children who attended had such a great time and it was an experience I’m sure they’ll never forget.

December 7, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Kate, thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with We Make Footballers: East Finchley. We'll be sure to pass on the feedback to Michael and the team who operate the academy.

You have covered so much so we really appreciate your kind words! We were delighted to hear about all the experiences and growth in your sons football skills and confidence.

We are grateful to have been a part of your football journey, and look forward to seeing you at the next We Make Footballers session soon.

Hope you have an amazing Christmas break, and an even better 2025.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the future investment

My son is doing so much better in just 2 months of joining. I'm very happy with his progress he's improving at every session.
The coaches are friendly helpful and get the best out of every pupil
Even though its just for 1 hour the children remember the activities at the end of each lesson.

Very happy to continue with We make footballers

November 27, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Leigh,

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! It's wonderful to hear about your son's progress and how much he's benefiting from the sessions in just two months. Our coaches work hard to create a positive and supportive environment, so it's great to know their efforts are making a difference.

We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team—they'll be delighted to hear them. We're excited to continue supporting your son on his football journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best football coaching Hackney

I can’t recommend this football academy enough. Sam and his team are amazing! They are very professional, dedicated and lead to the children to reach their full potential.
My son started with low confidence and from the very first lesson he asked me to come back again with a big smile !
He is now been there for 4 weeks and is looking forward to football every Sunday morning.
At school, he became more confident to play football at break time. His confidence has improved a lot!
I’m very grateful with We make footballers in Hackney! Thank you so much!

September 24, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Lourdes,

Thank you so much for this incredible review! It’s amazing to hear how much your son’s confidence has grown both on and off the pitch.

Sam and the team in Hackney will be thrilled to know their dedication is making such a positive impact. Seeing children develop not only their football skills but also their confidence and love for the game is exactly why we do what we do. We’re so happy your son is enjoying his sessions and looking forward to them every week.

Thank you for trusting us with his football journey—we can’t wait to see him continue to develop with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team of coaches

My son has been going to football practice every Friday in Chislehurst coopers school grounds. He is five years old.

The space is amazing, the Training is very effective! The atmosphere is very enjoyable. My son looks forward to going every Friday. Coach Elliot Has been very welcoming and hands-on.

The rest of the team are also very friendly and help the children to learn in a great way. Everything is very structured while still being enjoyable. It’s great, Highly recommend.

November 8, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Yaseen and Salena,

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It’s fantastic to hear how much your son is enjoying his sessions every Friday at Chislehurst.

The team will be so pleased to know their efforts are appreciated, especially Coach Elliot—your kind words will mean a lot to him!

Creating a structured yet fun environment is something we strive for, so it’s great to know you’ve noticed. We’re thrilled your son looks forward to every session, and we’re excited to see him continue to grow and enjoy his football journey!

Thank you for recommending us!

We Make Footballers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son absolutely loves We Make Footballers 😍

My son absolutely loves We Make Footballers. It’s so much fun. Lots of like minded kiddies having great time. David is fantastic. Nothing is too much trouble for him. David is definitely the soul of the session, keeps very light, upbeat and motivated atmosphere.

November 16, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Hi Liene, thank you for such a lovely review! It’s wonderful to hear how much your son loves We Make Footballers and enjoys being part of such a fun and positive environment.

We’re thrilled your son is having a fantastic time, and we look forward to seeing him continue to enjoy and grow in his football journey! Thank you for sharing this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bridgend and Porthcawl sessions

I take my boy to the Bridgend session every Sunday and he has improved no end. Recently a second session has started in porthcawl and he has insisted that he goes to that one as well.
It’s great to see kids playing with smiles on their faces while learning so many skills. Well done to Harvey and co.

November 12, 2024
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you for your fantastic feedback Paul! It’s brilliant to hear about your son’s improvement and enthusiasm for football. His dedication in attending both the Bridgend and Porthcawl sessions is inspiring and a reflection of his love for the game.

Harvey and the team will be delighted to know they’re helping children build skills while having fun. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing your son continue to enjoy his football journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training club with genuine care

My son started when he was 5 and the coaches were very helpful in settling him nicely. He progressed into the next class soon as they recognised he was ready for the challenge and this kept him well engaged.

The coaches make it fun for them and my son is happy at the end of each evening.

March 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great football academy

Great football academy! My 4 year old son is very happy when is a training day.
The coaches are friendly, kind and they know how to prioritise the children’s safety.

November 10, 2024
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