Welcome to NextGen Football Group
Connecting talented players with International opportunities in football.
About
Who are we?
NextGen Football Group is a multi-country player development organisation offering full-season football programs in Europe.
Our mission is to give ambitious players real opportunities to grow on and off the pitch through international experience, structured coaching and a supportive environment.
We are working to develop relationships with clubs across Europe to create genuine placement pathways for players released from academies into semi-professional/professional opportunities abroad.
Meet The Team
Our Team Members
Marcus Storey
Founder & CEO
Why Choose NextGen?
We Exist for the Overlooked Player
Every season, talented players leave academy and RTC environments - not because they lack potential, but because of squad limits, physical development timelines or timing.
NextGen was built specifically to create structured next-step opportunities for those players.
We don't focus on the already-established elite, we focus on the players who still have more to give.
Built with insight from Academy Leaders
NextGen isn't built in isolation. We speak directly with academy managers, coaches and player development staff to understand
Why players are released?
What challenges they face after leaving?
What gaps currently exist in the pathway system?
This ensures our approach aligns with professional standards and genuine player development needs.
Structured Pathways - Not Trial Days
We are not a one-day trial company. We build long-term pathways through:
Carefully selected UK semi-professional environments
European partner clubs
Ongoing support and progression planning
Our goal is not exposure - it is progression.
International Opportunities with Purpose
For many players, development abroad can provide:
Increased playing time
Different tactical environments
Physical and technical growth
Professional exposure
We focus on countries and clubs that genuinely offer opportunity - not just experiences. International placements are carefully matched to player readiness and ambition.