Cardiff City’s academy is enjoying a golden period, producing players who are making their mark at both club and international level. The Bluebirds have long prided themselves on developing homegrown talent, but the current crop is attracting more attention than ever before. The standout story is Dylan Lawlor, who, at just 19, made his senior Wales debut against Kazakhstan, drawing praise from Craig Bellamy for his composed performance.
00:00The Cardiff City's academy is enjoying a golden period, producing players who are making their mark both at club and international level.
00:09The Bluebirds have long prided themselves on developing homegrown talent, but the current crop is attracting more attention than ever before.
00:18The standout story is Dylan Lawler, who at just 19 made his senior Wales debut against Kazakhstan, drawing praise from Craig Bellamy for his composed performance.
00:30Lawler is far from alone as fellow academy products Ronan Kapakia and Joel Colwell are also in Bellamy's latest squad, further underlining the faith placed in Cardiff's youngsters.
00:42At club level, Ruben Colwell, Tanasi Nuwaki and Kian Ashford are all part of the first team picture, ensuring a strong pathway from the youth ranks to senior football.
00:53This production line shows no sign of slowing, with more teenagers eager to follow in their footsteps.
01:00The club's hierarchy deserves recognition for backing the academy, and Vincent Tan has heavily invested, including funding the state-of-the-art Land-Rumney training complex, which already appears to be delivering results.
01:15Coaches and staff are equally central to this rise, their pride evident as players they have worked with for years begin to flourish.
01:23Behind the scenes, there is a firm belief that several more could soon make the breakthrough, with competitions like the Virtu Trophy offering valuable opportunities.
01:33Among the brightest prospects is Robert Tankouet, still only 16 but already training with the first team.
01:42A skilful attacking midfielder, he has capped in Wales at youth level and impressed for Cardiff's under-21s, despite often playing well above his age group.
01:52He is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the system.
01:56With Lawler breaking into Wales' senior side and others pushing through, Cardiff's academy is becoming a vital source of pride and optimism.
02:07If this momentum continues, the Bluebirds' future will be shaped by a generation of their own stars.
02:12A skilful attacking midfielder, the Bluebirds' future will be shaped by a generation of stars.
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