The comparison of football academy systems between Turkey and England

Authors : Ender Şenel, Özcan Saygin

Pages : 387-411

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Publication Date : 2021-12-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :A football Academy and the lack of football players grown consistently from this Academy has been the biggest problem that has existed since the existence of Turkish football. The struggle to create a team structure with external transfers in various teams competing at different levels brings a significant economic burden. On the other hand, it is known that the Academy of the teams that have achieved success in European football is strong. The purpose of this research is to propose a system for Turkish football by examining English Football Academy System including the number of football players present in the Academy, the footballers raised in the history of the clubs, the market values and the highest market values of these footballers, the goals scored in the club careers and the number of matches played, trainer selection, facilities, cooperation with other institutions. The information about the Academy in the official websites of the clubs, press, and scientific studies has developing according to the determined criteria. In the English academy model, it was determined that all clubs had to comply with the decisions taken by the academy coordinator, and athletes from four different categories were trained. According to findings, examining the various systems in Turkey, a system has been proposed to contribute to develop the "Turkish football player identity” "Turkish Football System” and "The Turkish Football Understanding.” In the research, it was concluded that a football Academy needs a good management structure, an athlete selection and training system, a certain number of foreign transfers to the academy is appropriate, and the facilities should be renewed.
Keywords : Academy, Sports, Football