Southampton Football Club Academy or Saints Academy is the youth organisation run by Southampton Football Club to encourage and develop young footballers in the south of England. There are currently 9 squads at the Academy. Renowned players including Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott, and Alan Shearer began their careers at this academy. * Under 18 * Under 16 * Under 15 * Under 14 * Under 13 * Under 12 * Under 11 * Under 10 * Under 9