The likes of John Stones, Kyle Walker and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, all grew up in the Sheffield and South Yorkshire and attended schools in the area. Many of them have also played for their country, with many also getting their exam results from around the city. Some stars also attended school in Barnsley and Rotherham, and North Derbyshire.
Includes World Cup stars playing for Manchester United, Manchester City and Everton
We’ve taken a look at 11 current footballers who went to school in Sheffield and South Yorkshire who are currently plying their trade for high profile clubs, and included them in this gallery. They would make an impressive team.
1. Kyle Walker
Defender Kyle Walker, attended Porter Croft C of E Primary in Sharrow, and later High Storrs School. After starting at Sheffield United he has gone on to play for Tottenham and Manchester City, where he has won the Premier League, and played in the World Cup for England Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire.
2. Harry Maguire
Brought up in Mosborough, Harry Maguire went to Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School in Spinkhill, before joining Sheffield United. He has gone on to play for Leicester City and Manchester United, as well as playing in the World Cup for England Photo: Nick Potts
3. Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Dominic Calvert-Lewin went to Malin Bridge Primary School before signing for Sheffield United. He now plays in the Premier League for Everton, and has played for England in the World Cup Photo: Steve Ellis
4. John Stones
John Stones attended Penistone Grammar School in Barnsley before he started his career as a professional footballer, having played at Barnsley and Everton before winning the Premier League with Mancester City. He has played in the World Cup for England. Photo: Martin Rickett