Gillingham is proud to join Clubs across the EFL in celebrating “Raised in the EFL.”
Taking place between 11–25 September, Raised in the EFL shines a light on the great work taking place at our Club and across the League to develop the next generation of footballing talent.
The EFL is a powerhouse of youth development, producing top tier footballers for Club and country. The EFL’s dynamic games programme, offering competitive fixtures from U9 to U21 level, provides young players with essential experience at every stage of their footballing journey.
Every Club in the EFL contributes to this success story - whether through developing players in their own Academy, providing senior playing opportunities to young professionals on loan, or supporting emerging talent within the First-Team environment.
Alongside this, the League’s holistic approach to player development ensures young footballers receive the tools, education, wellbeing support and elite coaching environment required to reach their full potential.
Gillingham is proud of the role we play in supporting young players, with Logan Dobbs and Harry Waldock in particular having played several games already this season.
Join us as we showcase our homegrown talent, our young professionals and the people who support their journey. #RaisedInTheEFL League wide impact continues to grow. Some stats from last season:
• 290 players made their First Team debut across the EFL.
• 174 Academy players made their professional debuts in the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy.
• 57% of players who completed their apprenticeships at EFL Academies received either a professional contract or extended scholarship at the end of the 2024/25 season.
• U21 players accounted for 23% of all Sky Bet EFL appearances.
• More than 2,000 young players took part in the EFL’s National Youth Futsal Tournaments.
