FTS Player Profiles
FTS has a long term proven track record of developing young footballers that go on to represent State and National Youth Teams and progress to playing Overseas or for A-League Youth & Senior Teams.
Just like the young 100m sprinter dreams of competing at the Olympic Games, the young basketballer playing in the NBA, the young tennis player competing at a Grand Slam event, it’s important to remember that young footballers in Australia dream of one day playing for a team in the Top 5 Leagues in Europe i.e. English Premier League (England), Bundesliga (Germany), Ligue 1 (France), LaLiga (Spain) & Serie A (Italy).
In Australia, we have some competitive advantages in youth development, particularly up until around 16 years of age. At FTS we look to maximise these advantages and prepare players to chase their dreams. We are hopeful that eventually here in this country that the relevant bodies can create an environment and culture to maximise player opportunities in the vital transition period from youth to senior professional football i.e. 17-22 years of age.
Please see below some recent player profiles:
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Jordi Valadon (2003) – Melbourne Victory A-League Mens Squad
Congratulations to Jordi Valadon for his promotion to Melbourne Victory A-League Mens Squad.
Nishan Velupillay (2001) – Melbourne Victory & Australia U23
Congratulations to Nishan Velupillay for his recent selection in the Australia U23 squad and reaching 50 Aleague matches with MVFC.
Cade Segar (2006) – Signing Melbourne City U18s
On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Cade Segar – leaving FTS to join Melbourne City U18s in 2023 to begin the transition into senior professional football.
James Georgiou (2005) – Signing Melbourne City U21s
On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to James Georgiou – leaving FTS to join Melbourne City U21s in 2023 to begin the transition into senior professional football.
Mikey Ghossaini (2007) – Signing Melbourne City U18s
On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Mikey Ghossaini – leaving FTS to join Melbourne City U18s in 2023 to begin the transition into senior professional football.
George Karvounis (2004) – Signing Melbourne Victory U21s
Best wishes to George Karvounis (2004) – joining back up with Melbourne Victory U21s.
Everyone here at FTS is behind George as he enters the next phase of development and strives for senior professional experiences in the Aleague. Goodluck!
Player Signings – Melbourne Victory U16s & U21s. Western United U21s
On behalf of FTS coaches and staff, it’s time to say goodbye and best wishes to Parker Williams, Josh Francou, Jack Mihailidis & Matthew Lichtenstein – joining Aleague clubs Melbourne Victory & Western United in 2022.
