12 Manchester City Academy Players on October International Duty
Date: October 5, 2025
By: Manchester City News Desk
Overview
A total of 12 Manchester City Academy players have received international call-ups during the October break, representing their respective nations across multiple age groups and competitions. With both the Elite Development Squad (EDS) and Under-18s temporarily pausing for international fixtures, City’s young talents are set to showcase their skills on the global stage.
Oliver Reiss’ Under-18 side have enjoyed a perfect start to the domestic campaign, winning all five of their Under-18 Premier League North matches and remaining unbeaten in the Under-18 Premier League Cup. Meanwhile, Ben Wilkinson’s EDS remain unbeaten in their last three outings across all competitions as they continue their strong start to the season.
International Call-ups
Scotland Under-21s
For a second time this season, Emilio Lawrence has earned a call-up to the Scotland Under-21 national team. The talented midfielder will take part in the Under-21 EURO Championship Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Azerbaijan this month.
England Under-21s
EDS duo Divin Mubama and Max Alleyne, currently on loan at Stoke City and Watford respectively, will represent England Under-21s in their upcoming EURO Qualifiers against Moldova and Andorra. They’ll join up with Rico Lewis from Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad, who has also been named in the same selection.
England Under-19s
Four Manchester City Academy players will feature for the England Under-19s during their International Tournament Camp in Spain. These include Oliver Whatmuff (currently on loan at Rochdale), Stephen Mfuni, Divine Mukasa, and Kian Noble. The group will face Belgium and Wales in back-to-back fixtures.
England Under-18s
Another exciting group of City youngsters have been called up to represent England Under-18s for a double header against France at St. George’s Park. Those selected include Dante Headley, Harrison Miles, Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite, and Reigan Heskey.
Academy Players on Standby
In addition to the 12 players confirmed for international duty, seven more Academy prospects have been placed on standby across different age levels and national setups:
- Matty Henderson-Hall – England Under-20
- Charlie Gray – England Under-20
- Justin Oboavwoduo – England Under-20
- Spike Brits – England Under-19
- Christian McFarlane – England Under-19
- Max Hudson – Wales Under-19
- Marlow Barrett – England Under-18
What This Means for City’s Academy
These international selections highlight the continued success of Manchester City’s youth development structure. With representation across various age categories and countries, it’s clear that City’s Academy remains one of the most productive in European football. The experience gained during these international fixtures will serve as invaluable development for the players as they return to domestic action later this month.
FAQs
1. How many Manchester City Academy players are on international duty this month?
A total of 12 players from Manchester City’s Academy are representing their countries during the October international break.
2. Which Manchester City players are with the England Under-21s?
Divin Mubama and Max Alleyne are part of the England Under-21 squad, alongside first-team player Rico Lewis.
3. Who is representing Scotland at youth level?
Emilio Lawrence has been called up to the Scotland Under-21 side for the October qualifiers.
4. Which Academy players are on standby for international duty?
Seven players including Matty Henderson-Hall, Charlie Gray, Justin Oboavwoduo, Spike Brits, Christian McFarlane, Max Hudson, and Marlow Barrett are on standby for various England and Wales youth teams.
5. How are City’s Academy teams performing domestically?
The Under-18s have won all five league games so far and remain unbeaten in cup competition, while the EDS are unbeaten in their last three outings across all competitions.
Conclusion
Manchester City’s Academy continues to thrive both domestically and internationally, as 12 rising stars represent their nations during the October international break. These call-ups reflect the depth of talent being developed at the City Football Academy and the trust shown by national team coaches across different age levels. With many of these youngsters gaining valuable international experience, the future of Manchester City looks brighter than ever.
