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4.8

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Considering 108 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their knowledge, support, and engaging approach, making sessions enjoyable and beneficial for children. Many highlight the positive and encouraging atmosphere, noting significant improvements in their children's skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for football. The service is frequently described as well-organized, professional, and excellent value for money, with convenient locations and accessible parking. However, some people were dissatisfied with the organization, mentioning instances where coaches did not show up for scheduled sessions, leading to disappointment. A few other people also felt that the large number of children meant a lack of individual attention, and some coaches reportedly did not know the children's names.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son has attended three football lessons with We Make Footballers Birmingham, and we are very impressed. From the very first session, he really enjoyed himself and told me he was playing with “the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter attended the Fun Flair Festival tournament that was put on by WMF in partnership with Chelsea FC. A fantastic event in an amazing setting. Lovely to see so many talented footballers being... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A well organised, professional, fun and friendly environment. My daughter has been attending We make Footballer's Cheshire Crewe academy for over a year now and she absolutely loves it she has improve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIVE STARS for WMF Lewisham! A great environment; full and non-stop sessions, friendly, encouraging and engaged coaches. We've watched our two boys improve so much week in week out, levelling up... See more

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Company details

  1. Soccer Practice
  2. Coaching Center
  3. Soccer Club
  4. Soccer Field
  5. Soccer Store
  6. Sports Club

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We Make Footballers® – Helping every child 'make it' in football. We Make Footballers has spent over a decade helping thousands of children build confidence, develop their football skills, and fall in love with the game. Whether you call it football, soccer or footy – our mission is the same: to provide world-class football coaching for 4–12-year-olds of all abilities in a safe, fun, and inspiring environment. We offer weekly group training, 1-2-1 sessions, holiday camps, birthday parties and in-school coaching. Our proven methodology, energetic coaching style, and belief in every child’s potential is what makes our sessions special. With over 100 franchises, we're proud to be the largest football coaching franchise in the UK – and McDonald’s biggest grassroots partner. We’re also ranked the UK’s #1 football coaching provider on Trustpilot. We don’t just develop footballers – we build pathways. Many of our players go on to join grassroots clubs, professional academies and beyond. And as we expand across the UK and internationally, we're continuing to raise the bar for children’s football. Whether its making their first pass, making friends, making it into the school team or making it into the big leagues - we help every child ‘make it’, whatever that means to them.


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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Supportive Coaches

The training is very professional and the coaches work very hard with the players. They use the training time really well and are great with children. Rory is especially very organised and supportive.

My son enjoyed the training from the first day and has continued with them ever since.

He also attended a trial for the Twickenham Foundation League, where the coaches were very professional and encouraging with the children.

3 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great football coaches

I am impressed with we make footballers since day 1: the coaches, the set up, the skills and the team spirit. Really great job you do 👏 Andrei has improved a lot since starting with you, and he loves his leasons even under the rain and wind! Thank you!

21 May 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much, Laura! Training through the rain and wind and still loving every session, that says everything about how much Andrei is enjoying it. It's really rewarding to hear that the progress has been visible from day one. See you on the pitch! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son Kacper trains at We Make…

My son Kacper trains at We Make Footballers in Sutton and he absolutely loves it. Every session he’s excited to go and always comes back smiling.

The coaches are honestly amazing – super friendly, really supportive, and great with the kids. They make training fun but at the same time you can see real progress.

Kacper has improved a lot and his confidence has grown too, which is great to see. Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

20 May 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much Rafal! There's nothing better than a kid who genuinely looks forward to every session, and hearing that Kacper comes back smiling every time really does mean a lot. It's great to see the hard work translating into real progress and growing confidence too. The team in Sutton will be so pleased to hear this! 🧡😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIVE STARS for WMF Lewisham

FIVE STARS for WMF Lewisham!
A great environment; full and non-stop sessions, friendly, encouraging and engaged coaches.
We've watched our two boys improve so much week in week out, levelling up their skills and agility.
They've always enjoyed the camps too.
Highly recommend!

20 May 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you, Sophie! Week in, week out improvement is exactly what we love to hear. So glad the boys are thriving and enjoying the camps too. The Lewisham team will be really pleased to hear this! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son has really enjoyed his football…

My son has really enjoyed his football lessons. The coaches are supportive, encouraging, patience and make the sessions fun while still helping the children improve their skills and confidence. Since joining, I’ve seen a big improvement in his teamwork, coordination, and enthusiasm for football. The sessions are well organised and welcoming for all abilities. Highly recommended for young players. #we make footballers Nottingham#

18 May 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you, Vania! It's brilliant to hear how much your son has come on since joining. Teamwork, coordination, and a love for the game - that's exactly what we're here for. The Nottingham team will be thrilled to hear this! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son Niall really enjoys the football…

My son Niall really enjoys the football he plays the coaches are really good talks to my son so he understands so I have no fault at all

4 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you, Stephen! Really glad Niall is enjoying it and feeling supported on the pitch. Great to hear! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy footballers!

My two boys 5 & 7 years old really enjoy their football training so far. We have been attending for 4 weeks. The staff are great!

11 May 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you, Rebecca! So glad they're both loving it so far. See you on the pitch! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

We liked the training .
My daughter like and Enjoying listening the very patient coaches and all the children seem to do as better as they can . So sweet

Well done keep up the good job

27 April 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much, Jen! It's lovely to hear that your daughter is enjoying the sessions and thriving with the team. Seeing every child give their best is what it's all about. We'll keep it up! ⚽😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t recommend them enough!

My son moved across to here after being with a separate group, and the difference is night and day! The coaches over at Havant and Southdowns college are incredible and are so focused on bringing the kids potential to the top. Can’t recommend them enough!

10 April 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much, Connor! It's really special to hear that the move has made such a difference for your son. The coaches work incredibly hard to bring out the best in every player, so this means a great deal to hear this. We're glad he's found his home with us! ⚽😊

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately I have a bad review,as…

Unfortunately I have a bad review,as good as the training and facilities are top class I feel the company wemakefootballers have dodgy business practices concerning payment or in my case renewal which I tried to stop but I missed the deadline because I did not understand that I had signed up for auto renew and I didn’t want to renew,I was then told no refunds!! In no uncertain terms so I am paying for an 8 week course which my grandson does not want to do or I pay for.I am seeking legal advice and I have found out maybe too late for me but there will be a law which stops this practice and puts in place a 14 day cooling off period to protect this ever happening and put an end to their shoddy practices,so beware anyone who has signed up and wants to cancel in the future.

1 April 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Dear Irvine, thank you for taking the time to share your experience - we're sorry that the renewal process caused frustration, and we understand your concern.

For context, our renewal policy exists because we maintain a maximum 1:10 coach-to-child ratio in every session. To deliver that consistently, we need to confirm coaches, secure facilities and plan group sizes in advance - so we ask families to let us know ahead of time if they won't be continuing. We know that's not always front of mind, and we're always working to make those deadlines and reminders clearer.

Since your review, Eve from our team reached out to you directly and we were really glad to have the chance to talk things through and reach a resolution you were happy with.

If your feelings about the situation have changed since we spoke, you're of course welcome to update your review to reflect your overall experience - but either way, we appreciate the feedback and it's helping us improve.

We are glad to hear that you found our training and facilities top class, and if your Grandson wants to come back - we'd love to welcome him back anytime.

All the best,

The We Make Footballers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son loves the class

My son loves the class

31 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much, Fatos! 🌟 It truly means a lot to hear that your son is loving the class. We'll keep working hard to make every session something he looks forward to.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dudley and Halesowen

The coaches are great, my son is loving playing and learning and he is making friends

29 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

That's so lovely to hear, Stuart! Learning, playing, and making friends along the way... that's exactly what it's all about. 😊 We'll pass your kind words on to the Dudley and Halesowen coaches. Thanks for taking the time to share this! ⚽

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing coaching and hosts

Amazing coaching and hosts, my son and daughter train with the Orpington and Chislehurst team and they enjoy it very much!
Would recommend excellent company

24 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you, Sultan! 😊 It's wonderful to hear that both your son and daughter are enjoying their sessions at Orpington and Chislehurst academies. We'll make sure the coaches there know they're appreciated 🙌. Thanks so much for the recommendation, it truly means a lot to us! ⚽🧡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Impressed with We Make Footballers

I’m really pleased that my child, Tanvik Mohan, has been thoroughly enjoying his time at the We Make Footballers academy. The sessions are well structured, and the coaches are approachable, friendly, and very supportive. It’s great to see that all the players are encouraged equally, which makes the matches both competitive and enjoyable. The academy is very well organized in how they run both training sessions and Matches. I’m grateful to have found such a fantastic place, and I look forward to seeing my son continue to develop and grow with the academy. Thanks team for the great work. Keep rocking.

22 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for your kind words, Priya! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Tanvik is enjoying his time with us and feeling supported by the coaches. Encouraging every player equally is something we genuinely care about, so it means a lot to know that comes through. 🧡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you, We Make Footballers!

I am so grateful for We Make Footballers Ealing Academy - it has been a great choice for my son, Vlad. He started in November 2024 with 1 session/week and as of 2026 we have increased to 2 sessions/week (and I am sure more to come). The growth in confidence, skills and love for football since he started in 2024 has been exceptional. The sessions are well structured, the coaches are firm but always friendly and patient. We Make Footballers also provides great opportunities for the players to become more competitive with Fun Fairs Events. BIG thank you to Coach Rory and his team in Ealing Academy for all that you do!

22 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you Maria 🧡! We are happy and proud to hear Vlad's confidence and skills are growing and I'll definitely pass your kind words on to Coach Rory and the Ealing team. We look forward to seeing him at his next session ⚽️🙌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great football academy.

Great football academy.
The training team and staff are great and focused on helping children improve. Special mention to Aymen, who pays close attention to details.

13 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

We really appreciate you taking the time to highlight the team's work, Stefan. Thank you for the feedback. ⚡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great football sessions!

Great coach, amazing teachers! The boys really look up to the coaches and learn so much in just a few sessions, opitunites available for days out such as tournaments which the kids really look forward to!
Coaches really care about the kids and encourage and support them to do their best! Such good value for money.
Thank you Rory and the team!

6 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thanks for the feedback Jessica! 🧡🤩 We’re so pleased the boys are enjoying the tournaments and getting so much out of their sessions. It’s wonderful to know you feel you’re getting such good value with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Football Sessions

My daughter is 8, loves these mixed coaching sessions and looks forward to her training every week.
The coaches are excellent and my daughter’s fitness, confidence and football skills have greatly improved.
Cardiff

5 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thank you so much for the lovely review, Natalia.

It’s great to hear that your daughter is enjoying the sessions and that her confidence on the pitch is growing. We’re happy to have her training with us in Cardiff! ⚽️🧡

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We make footballers birthday party package

We had the we make footballers team at our son’s birthday party. The team organised the venue for us which was excellent and one less thing to do. They worked with us to prepare a session for all the kids participating and ensured it would be fun for all irrespective of football experience. The kids had so much fun and even the adults participated at the end. It was a great experience all around and I would absolutely recommend Idris and his team when planning your child’s birthday party

1 March 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Sarah and Phil!
It’s great to hear everyone had a blast on the pitch, adults included! We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Idris and the rest of the team. ⚽️🥳

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top notch football club

As an experienced mum with Football Clubs and Holiday Camps; I’m quite selective about the clubs I send my child to. I don’t mind paying more or travelling further if the quality, coaching, and environment are right, my priority is always that my child is learning in a positive and well-run setting.

So far, the New Malden branch of We Make Footballers has been excellent. The organisation, communication, and coaching approach have all been very professional, and the sessions are well structured and engaging for the children.

It’s refreshing to see a club that focuses not only on football skills but also on confidence, discipline, and enjoyment of the game. My son has been very happy attending, which as a parent is the most important thing.

Based on our experience so far, I would definitely recommend the New Malden branch to other parents looking for a high-quality football programme for their children.

25 February 2026
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Reply from We Make Footballers

Dear Elif, thank you for such a glowing recommendation. We understand that parents today have many choices, and we don’t take it lightly when a parent places their trust in us.

Our coaches work hard to ensure every session is structured, engaging, and supportive, so it’s rewarding to hear that your son is feeling the benefits of that approach. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping him develop his skills further. 🙌✨

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