Norwich City Under-21s and Academy is the youth organisation run by Norwich City F.C. The team is made up of under-21 and academy players and is effectively Norwich City's second-string side. The under-18 players among other younger age groups make up the academy team. In March 2018, Norwich City F.C. announced a public mini-bond investment scheme, through sports investment platform Tifosy, with the aim of raising £3,500,000 towards developing new academy facilities. Funds from more than 700 fans and investors exceeded the £3,500,000 target and reached the £5,000,000 limit through a five-year bond scheme, called the Canaries bond, and sold out before it could be made publicly available. With the money, the club has installed new pitches at its Category 1 Academy, as well as a new irrigation system, cameras for analysis and floodlights. LSI Architects designed the main academy building which opened in 2019. It features a player lounge, a match analysis suite, classrooms and changing rooms. Academy players also have access to the Soccerbot360. Opened in 2021 and the first of its kind in England, the system is designed to help players improve their touch and passing skills using a 360 projector screen and computer software.
Norwich City F.C. under-18s won the FA Youth Cup in 201213 after beating Chelsea 42 on aggregate. Neil Adams was the under-18s manager at the time. Also in the 201213 season, Norwich City F.C. under 21s won the Norfolk Senior Cup after defeating Wroxham 20. The under-21s won the Norfolk Senior Cup again in 202425 after beating Wroxham 41.
Under-21 squad
Players listed in the U21 squad on Norwich City's official website. Displayed squad numbers are first team numbers issued at varying points during the season.
Out on loan
Under-18 squad
Players listed in the U18 squad on Norwich City's official website.
Out on loan
Honours FA Youth Cup Winners (2): 1982-83, 2012-13 Norfolk Senior Cup Winners 201213, 202425 Academy graduates Notable players who have progressed through the Norwich City academy.
Max Aarons Tom Adeyemi Ade Akinbiyi Craig Bellamy Todd Cantwell Jamie Cureton Darren Eadie Adrian Forbes Robert Green Angus Gunn Brad Hills Adam Idah Andy Johnson Abu Kamara Darren Kenton Jamal Lewis Joe Lewis Chris Llewellyn Cameron McGeehan Andy Marshall Chris Martin Alex Matos Remi Matthews Glenn Middleton Danny Mills Carlton Morris Jacob Murphy Josh Murphy Andrew Omobamidele Jonathan Rowe Declan Rudd Darel Russell Jason Shackell Korey Smith Jed Steer Chris Sutton Harry Toffolo
See also 2016–17 Premier League International Cup 2016–17 EFL Trophy 2016–17 Premier League Cup
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