ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Year Founded
Number of Teams
Numbers of Pitches
Key Facilities
2016
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We are building a structure for the future, not just a team of all-stars,” said Sheikh Mansour at the outset of his ownership in 2008.
This pledge still holds true today. The focus is on nurturing and preparing young talent for the senior professional game while remaining firmly rooted in the community.
A cornerstone of that vision is sustainability and a deep desire to support young footballers from all backgrounds to develop in a safe, diverse and inclusive environment surrounded by the best coaches, practitioners and operations staff.
This vision remains underpinned by an unwavering commitment to local regeneration – both economic and environmental.
After six years of research, development and construction, the City Football Academy in Manchester opened in 2014 and became home to City Men’s and Women’s teams of all age groups. The CFA is a single, interconnected operational base for all Manchester-based staff and is also the global headquarters for CFG.
