by We Make Footballers
Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer. How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.
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July 2, 2026
<p>Aaron Burns spent over a decade inside Manchester United's academy, training alongside Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo during the Sir Alex Ferguson era. In this episode, he talks through his experience at Man Utd, what "purposeful practice" really looked like, and the culture shock of dropping down through Cardiff City, Iceland and non-league football once his time at United ended.He also opens up about walking away from chasing the top level in his mid-twenties, his current work leading the Association of Former Manchester United Players, and his advice to football parents on supporting young players without piling on the pressure.A conversation packed with insight on resilience, failure, and life after football.</p>
June 3, 2026
<p>🎙️ Project Footballer: I Made It Pro at QPR Without Loving Football</p><p><br></p><p>What happens when a player has the talent to make it in professional football - but not the passion?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Project Footballer, former Chelsea Academy player and QPR scholar Jordan Buck shares the untold reality of his journey through elite football.</p><p><br></p><p>From signing for Chelsea at 13 to earning a full-time scholarship at QPR, Jordan achieved what thousands of young players dream of. But behind the success was a surprising truth: He never truly loved the game.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest conversation about talent, parental influence, motivation, and the question every football parent should ask: What happens when talent has no passion?</p><p><br></p><p>⚽ Chelsea Academy</p><p>⚽ QPR Scholarship</p><p>⚽ Youth Football Development</p><p>⚽ Football Parents</p><p>⚽ The Reality of Academy Football</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#ProjectFootballer #FootballParents #YouthFootball #AcademyFootball #QPR #ChelseaAcademy</p>
February 27, 2026
<p>🎙️ Project Footballer: The King Of Street Football - What Street Football Teaches UsWhat does street football really teach young players — and why are so many academy coaches now looking back to the cage?In this episode, Streetz Football founder Malachi Simpson joins Matthew Healy and Jenny Boateng to break down the real value of street football and why unstructured play might be the missing piece in modern player development.Growing up in South London, Malachi built a movement through Streetz Football, creating spaces where creativity, resilience, confidence, and identity thrive beyond the academy structure. He shares why some of the best decision-makers in the game are shaped not on pristine pitches — but on concrete cages.This conversation dives into the culture of street football, how it sharpens mentality, and why freedom, flair, and problem-solving are qualities that can't always be coached.💡 In this episode:What street football teaches that academies often can’tWhy creativity comes from freedom, not structureThe psychological edge cage football buildsHow street culture shapes confidence and identityCan street football and academy football coexist?🎧 Perfect for:Parents, coaches, and young players who want to understand how creativity, resilience, and football intelligence are developed — and why the cage might be football’s greatest classroom.📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify👉 Follow @ProjectFootballer for weekly conversations with ex-pros, coaches, scouts, and experts helping families navigate the journey to professional football ⚽️</p>
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Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer.
How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.
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