Success Stories
Signed Players
Dale Eve
History: Dale came to England with no prior goalkeeping coaching at 15 years old. He also didn’t know what position he was. Within 6 months he was offered a two year Scholarship at Stoke City and is now a professional and the youngest ever full international in Stoke City history.
Jordan Harrison
History: Identified in Brisbane, Australia. Jordan showed great enthusiasm, skill and bravery. Within 3 weeks of arriving in The UK, Jordan was offered a place at Manchester City dependent on his family relocation. Since then Jordan has moved to Chelsea FC as his dad was relocated with work, he continues to go from strength to strength
Dominik Krusnik
History: Dominik signed for Stoke City in 2012 after impressing during a 4 week trial arranged by David Jervis. Dom, then signed a scholarship and continues to play regularly for the U18s.
Ajdin Hrustic
History: 4 years ago Bosnian Youth International came to The UK and had trials at Everton, Stoke City, Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town. No club at that time were willing to take a risk with Ajdin. With a supportive family and advice from David Jervis, Adjin finally got the breakthrough and signed at FC Schalke. FC Groningen, in 2014 made the move for Ajdin and signed him for an undisclosed fee.
Ooyhun Park
History: South Korean, Ooyhun moved to The UK at 11 and has not looked back since. With the help from Premier Football UK Staff, Ooyhun family moved and followed FIFA regulations to make sure he was able to play in The Academy system. Ooyhun has won a scholarship to an excellent school and continues his development at Stoke City. One for the future.
Isaac Lee
History: Isaac is a very talented and athletic footballer. Isaac was invited for a 6 week trial at Manchester City, although not successful he was quickly signed up by Stoke City on a two year contract.
Jonte Smith
History: An out and out goal scorer. Jonte came to The UK and seemed to score in every game. Although unsuccessful at trials at Derby County and Nottingham Forest he was soon snapped up at Crawley Town. His goal scoring record at youth level earned him a professional contract. He then went onto score more goals on loan earning him FA Cup player of the round. He recently signed for Kemi Kings where his goal scoring record continues to impress.
Peter Makrilos
History: After trials at Everton and Manchester City, Peter signed a two year scholarship at Stoke City as well as representing Australia at U20 level.
Devante Clut
History: Devante Clut was one of three chosen from the Chance Pacific Finals to compete in the world finals of Nike The Chance in Barcelona. Devante signed professional youth contract for Brisbane Roar. On 24 January 2014, Clut made his professional debut for Brisbane Roar, in the 2-1 home victory against Wellington Phoenix. Clut started the match and in the 49th minute scored a volley from outside the box.
Devante made this first appearance for the Australia U20’s in Australia’s 4-1 win Against Bermuda in National Training Centre Invitational and recently played against Liverpool FC in a preseason friendly.
David Jones
History: David had a 3 week trial at Mansfield Town played well enough to earn himself a contract. A forward with great pace and power and has settled in well and looking forward to the new season.