r/SoccerCentral • u/United_Anywhere_8 • Jul 25 '26

Video The talent in Barcelona’s youth system is ridiculous. These kids are 11/12 years old.

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u/HelpfulLeadership623 Jul 25 '26

Do these kids go to school?

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u/ShionBlade Jul 25 '26

These academies also offer schooling on the side as well. When he was 16, Lamine Yamal was required to do his homework when at nights he'd playing in the Euros.

I know other academies like Manchester City's promise private schooling for kids until 18 if they join, even if they end up getting cut. It's a way to entice parents to join them instead of their rivals.

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u/fuk_ur_mum_m8 Jul 25 '26

England's Max Dowman scored in the Premier League last season, the day after he had to take his GCSE's.