An Academy is not just a building. It is not just a group of young players and coaches. It is not just a scheme.

It is all those things, but more importantly it is a philosophy, a culture, a way of doing things.

The club has always been focussed around the local community. The great players and teams throughout the Club's history have been built on local boys and local talent.

Cardiff has a proud history of nurturing young talent and will continue to maintain its commitment to youth development by doing it The Cardiff Way.

Cardiff City Football Club operates an extensive and highly successful Youth Academy. Players such as Robert Earnshaw, James Collins, Scott Young and Joe Ledley have graduated through the Youth system.

Cardiff City Football Club is fully committed to the Academy and recognises the importance of developing youth.