The likes of John Stones, Kyle Walker and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, all grew up in the Sheffield and South Yorkshire and attended schools in the area. Many of them have also played for their country, with many also getting their exam results from around the city. Some stars also attended school in Barnsley and Rotherham, and North Derbyshire.
Includes World Cup stars playing for Manchester United, Manchester City and Everton
We’ve taken a look at 11 current footballers who went to school in Sheffield and South Yorkshire who are currently plying their trade for high profile clubs, and included them in this gallery. They would make an impressive team.
We’ve taken a look at 11 current footballers who went to school in Sheffield and South Yorkshire who are currently plying their trade for high profile clubs, and included them in this gallery. They would make an impressive team.
![Bramall Lane Academy graduate Kyle Naughton, who left the club in 2009, is now with Premier League club Swansea City, who signed him in 2015 for a reported £5 million. Naughton has had a lucrative career since leaving United, playing for Tottenham, Middlesbrough and Norwich City.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4ZDM2ZDBjLTk5YjktNGY0MC04NTJmLTA2YWFhNzhhMzIwMzpjMjkyMTY2OS1kZTY0LTRkYTgtODk5OS0xMDU1MjE4ODNlZjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Kyle Naughton
Bramall Lane Academy graduate Kyle Naughton, who left the club in 2009, is now with Premier League club Swansea City, who signed him in 2015 for a reported £5 million. Naughton has had a lucrative career since leaving United, playing for Tottenham, Middlesbrough and Norwich City. Photo: Steve Ellis
![Sheffield United's Billy Sharp, originally from Burngreave, Sheffield, attended Byron Wood Primary School and Ecclesfield Comprehensive. During his career, he has played for Sheffield United, Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Reading, and Leeds United](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNlYWNiOGRhLWZiNTctNDU1NS05YjRjLTk0ZTYyZDFhNDBkMzphOTZmNmY0NS05NTQ5LTRkZGItOTA2OC1hY2MzN2UwYzI0OTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Billy Sharp
Sheffield United's Billy Sharp, originally from Burngreave, Sheffield, attended Byron Wood Primary School and Ecclesfield Comprehensive. During his career, he has played for Sheffield United, Rushden & Diamonds, Scunthorpe United, Doncaster Rovers, Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Reading, and Leeds United Photo: Tim Goode
![Millwall goalkeeper George Long went to Silverdale School, before joining Sheffield United. He left to join Hull City in 2018 before moving to Millwall. Pic Simon Bellis/Sportimage](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM2ZDU2NDJkLTYyOTgtNGMzMi05ZGM2LTU1OTViODA5NTAyYzowMDljNDZhYi03ZTUxLTRkNzctYmM1ZC05ZWQ4OTA4YzllNzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. George Long of Sheffield Utd during the pre season friendly at the Blundell Park Stadium, Grimsby. Picture date: July 23rd, 2016. Pic Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Millwall goalkeeper George Long went to Silverdale School, before joining Sheffield United. He left to join Hull City in 2018 before moving to Millwall. Pic Simon Bellis/Sportimage Photo: Simon Bellis
![Callum McFadzean attended Westfield School before signing for Sheffield United. He has since played for Chesterfield, Burton Albion, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Alfreton Town, Guiseley, Bury, Plymouth Argyle, Sunderland and Crewe Alexandra, signing for Wrexham this season. His current side, owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, is currently featured in the Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIyZWE0MmI3LWQzMTEtNGNkOC1iOTI0LTE3ZGY4YmNhMTA1ZjoyMjVmY2JjMS0wODlmLTQ1NzMtOGEwZS0zMmJiYjgzM2M4MWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Callum McFadzean
Callum McFadzean attended Westfield School before signing for Sheffield United. He has since played for Chesterfield, Burton Albion, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Alfreton Town, Guiseley, Bury, Plymouth Argyle, Sunderland and Crewe Alexandra, signing for Wrexham this season. His current side, owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, is currently featured in the Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham. Photo: Frank Reid