Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, Port Vale Academy can confirm its retentions and incoming scholars for the upcoming campaign.
Defender Joe Williams has been offered a first professional contract with the club after an outstanding season with the Under-18 side.
Williams’ excellent season with the Under-18s saw him named as the club’s Scholar of the Season at the Academy's annual awards evening.
Liam Brazier, Logan Cousins, and Zayn Sadiq have been offered extended scholarships with the club which will see them remain in the Academy for a third season.
Alessandro Trapasso-Tully, Joao Silva Pevide, and Louis Francis have all been released following the conclusion of their scholarships. Everyone at Port Vale Football Club would like to thank them for their continued efforts.
Offered Professional Contract:
Joe Williams (1st-year Scholar)
Extended Scholarship (3rd year):
Liam Brazier
Logan Cousins
Zayn Sadiq
Released following Scholarship:
Alessandro Trapasso-Tully
Joao Silva Pevide
Louis Francis
New 1st-year Scholars:
Charlie Matthews
Jack Hodgkiss
John Mengi
Joshua Samuel-Flemmings
Marvin Owen
Oliver Cook
Oliver Fraser
Theo Wilshaw
Thomas Scragg
Sagesse Yalala
Wesley Jose
1st-year Scholars moving into 2nd year:
Charlie Bussell
Clayton Malbon
Dougie Blight
Eddie Lake
George Barker
Georgie Jenkins
Joseph Hunter
Karl Agnero
Keaton Moseley
Miracle Orisakwe Nwoko
Tomasi Wara
We would like to go on record to thank those players who will be departing Vale Park at the end of their scholarships and wish them nothing but success with their future careers.