SMI World · Youth

What we Offer

LOANS & PROGRESSION

We’ve played the game. We know how frustrating it can be when you’re trying to break into the first team and desperate to catch the manager’s eye. Sometimes a loan can provide the perfect opportunity for young players to showcase their abilities in a competitive environment and get vital experience under their belts.

A loan can also be a crucial stepping stone towards the first team at your parent club or a permanent transfer where appropriate. Our unrivalled contacts at all levels of the game will help you get the right loan to advance your career.

PLAYERS & FAMILIES

We know that you can only flourish in your career with the support of the people closest to you – your family.

We’ll work to forge lasting relationships with your parents and make sure their wishes are taken into account throughout your development.

DECISION MAKING

You can trust us to be there to help you make the difficult decisions you will face as you embark upon a career in professional football.

We’ll always give you our honest assessment of every situation, with the benefit of our many years of experience. We’re on your side and you can count on us to act in your best interests at all times

EPPP AND WORKING WITH ACADEMIES

SMI have a proud track record of operating in partnership with our young players and their clubs.

Where problems do arise – either on or off the field – we will do everything we can to assist, working hand-in-hand with the staff at your Academy to find a solution that suits all parties.

BOOT DEALS

We have excellent links with world class boot brands and will ensure you get the equipment you need to give your game the edge.

With SMI’s help, I achieving one of my ambitions be being signed up by Premier League club as a teenager when I joined Stoke just over a year after making my professional debut for AFC Wimbledon. They were then able to help me secure a loan deal with Bristol Rovers where my career was able to continue developing.

The SMI lads are always happy to help with any problems or queries. I have found them absolutely brilliant to work with.

Ryan Sweeney

Dundee FC

SMI know the Academy system really well and they were my first choice when it came to finding somebody to represent me. I have found everyone at SMI to be friendly, approachable and trustworthy.

“I’m looking forward to working alongside them as I look to build a career as a professional footballer. Being with SMI gives you a great chance to be able to do just that.

Every day is a learning curve when you’re a young player and it’s been important for me to have the right people on my side. I’m developing all the time as a player and the SMI team have taken a lot of the pressure off and enabled me to concentrate on improving my game.

I was delighted to sign a new two year pro contract with Hull City and am grateful to Lee, Mark and the team for their help. I hope to repay the confidence everyone has shown in me by continuing my progress and breaking into the Hull first team as soon as possible.

Dan Batty

Fleetwood Town

SMI have always given me great support and played an important part in me breaking into the Huddersfield first team at the age of just 17. They helped me secure me a good contract with the club I have played for since I was eight and for that I will always be grateful.

I’m really excited to continue working alongside SMI as I develop as a footballer and I would definitely recommend their services to any young player who is looking for a professional career.

Ryan Schofield

Huddersfield Town

I’ve got nothing but praise for Lee, Mark and the team and the help they’ve given me in my career so far.

They’re always there when I need them and nothing is ever too much trouble. I’m glad to have them on my side and look forward to working with them throughout my career.