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Five NAC Breda players receive international call-ups
Charles-Andreas Brym could return for Canada, while four other NAC players have been selected for senior or youth international duty.
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Work begins on new FC Twente-Heracles academy complex
Construction at Sportpark Veldwijk has started, with the combined training facility expected to be completed in 2028.
FC Twente/Heracles academy set for busy Saturday programme
Eight academy sides will be in action on 7 November, with the Under-15 trip to Vitesse selected as the club’s featured fixture of the week.
NAC Breda Under-19s take part in mental health workshop
Former NAC player Thomas Marijnissen and youth worker Ashwien Khandai led a session designed to encourage open discussion about pressure, stress and emotional wellbeing.
NAC Breda extend Graaf Engelbrecht academy partnership for four years
The club and school will continue coordinating education, training and personal support for players in the NAC academy.
NAC Under-21s fight back as academy sides post mixed results
Guy van Welij scored twice as NAC Breda Under-21s overturned a deficit to beat Fortuna Sittard, while the club’s women suffered a late defeat against Sparta Rotterdam.
AZ’s faith in Wouter Goes held up as model for Dutch youth development
Brandenburg believes clubs should give academy players room to make mistakes and has urged the KNVB to consider how more opportunities can be created for Dutch talent.
Janse sees Jong Oranje’s European campaign as a potential springboard
The Netherlands youngster believes a strong youth tournament can quickly raise a player’s profile despite an unconvincing build-up.
NAC pair Reulen and Van Aarst make their mark with Dutch youth teams
Pepijn Reulen scored for the Netherlands Under-19s, while Rayan van Aarst captained the Under-18s during a successful tournament in Spain.
NAC academy goalkeeper Samuel Feijoo Jimeno joins Deportivo
The 16-year-old has returned to his home region in Spain after one season in NAC Breda’s youth system.
Feyenoord mourn referee Paul Ramdayal after death following youth match
The referee was taken to hospital after becoming unwell during an under-13 fixture at Varkenoord.
FC Twente/Heracles academy sets seven-match Saturday schedule
The joint academy’s Under-17 meeting with Almere City has been selected as its featured fixture for the week.
NAC Breda fill assistant-coach vacancy with internal appointments
Academy coach Dencho Narcisio will join Rick Kruys’s first-team staff part-time, while transition coach Anouar Diba receives an expanded role.
NAC Breda announces first talent days and autumn football school
Young players born from 2011 to 2018 can showcase their ability to NAC youth coaches during two assessment days in October 2026.
Ten-player NAC Women fight back as academy sides record mixed results
Felicia de Zeeuw’s stoppage-time free-kick secured a 2-2 draw against Jong PSV Women, while NAC’s Under-21 side suffered a heavy home defeat.
Dutch prospect Safouane Benzahra reportedly agrees new Monaco deal
The 18-year-old former NAC Breda academy player is said to have reached a verbal agreement until 2029 after making his Ligue 1 debut against Paris Saint-Germain.
NAC academy round-up: Women rescue draw as youth sides claim five wins
Felicia de Zeeuw’s late penalty earned NAC Women a point, while the Breda club recorded victories at under-19, under-17, under-16, under-14 and under-13 level.
NAC academy trio open renovated football court at partner school
Elijah Ikpia, Christian Chiza and Anass Aachir helped Curio Scala pupils launch the new sports facility in Teteringen.
FC Twente/Heracles academy teams prepare for new youth season
The joint academy begins its competitive programme on Saturday, with the Under-21 side hosting Feyenoord and the Under-13s entering an international tournament in Zutphen.