Chelsea F.C. Academy

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The Chelsea F.C. Academy is the academy of Chelsea Football Club, responsible for developing youth players from the under-9s age group and up. Since 2016, the academy has had Category One status following an independent audit conducted by the Premier League. The most senior academy team is called Cobham Next Gen (CNG), previously named the Development Squad and Chelsea F.C. Under-21s. They play in the Premier League 2, the top level of reserve football in England, and were champions in the 2013–14 and 2019–20 seasons. The Cobham Next Gen team consists of under-19 and under-21 squads, although senior players occasionally feature, when recovering from injuries or otherwise not in the first team. As of 2026, the team is managed by Harry Hudson. Chelsea F.C. U18s is the under-18 team of Chelsea Football Club, competing in the U18 Premier League. They have won the FA Youth Cup nine times, including five consecutive titles between 2014 and 2018. The academy has produced many successful players...

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