Eight Aberdeen FC Youth Academy players have joined the fold at Cormack Park ahead of season 2026/27.
As we continue to explore the best possible pathway for our young talent, this season will see four players join on professional terms, with four joining on a part-time basis.
Academy Director Stuart Glennie paid tribute to the efforts of our Young Dons.
He said: “It's another milestone for us as Club. A lot of these guys have been with us since the start, so they've had a pre-academy graduation, and then they've had their signing night when they signed on as a young player. The recent graduation evening was another stepping stone for them.
“It's great to invite the families to come along and celebrate the occasion. It’s an important step on to the next stage of their journey. It takes a lot of hard work to get here so tonight is very important.
“They'll all have different pathways, but we believe that these boys will have an opportunity.
“We have to make sure that the players that we take in are ones that we genuinely believe have a pathway to our first team.
“We can give them opportunities, but it's up to them now to grasp the opportunity in front of them.”
Andrew Fasnaya – Forward
With the club since U12 level, lightning quick Andrew Fasnaya comes into the full-time fold after initially appearing for the U18 side in August 2024 at just 13 years old. Capable of operating through the middle or in the wide areas, Fasanya has represented Scotland at youth level.
Conlan Waldron – Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper Conlan Waldron has signed on a part-time basis. Another who has been in the Academy ranks from U12 level, the ‘keeper is a graduate of the Scottish FA Performance School.
Heath Duncan - Midfielder
Dundee born Heath Duncan joins the Cormack Park ranks as a full-time professional, with the 2009 youngster advancing from the Academy’s Pre-Academy set up to reach this point. Duncan operates in central midfield.
James Jarvie – Defender
Another to complete the journey from Pre-Academy to Academy Graduate, centre back James Jarvie joins the Development squad ranks on a part-time basis. He is the Grandson of Dons great Drew Jarvie.
Jay Henderson – Defender
Another defender coming in part-time, 2010 born Jay Henderson is another centre back who has been in the system since joining the Pre-Academy. He first featured for the U18 side in November 2024 away at Hibernian, aged 14 years old.
JJ Hulse – Forward
Wide player Husle signs on part-time terms as a pupil of the Scottish FA Performance school. He featured for the young Dons last season in their KDM Evolution Trophy games, coming off the bench on two occasions.
Joel Okhuoya - Defender
The third and the last of the centre backs is the full-time Joel Okhuoya. Okhuoya has been with The Dons since U13 level, with the defender also called up to international duty at youth level.
Max Pocklington – Midfielder
Last but not least is central midfielder Max Pocklington. The 16-year-old goes full-time with The Dons after starting in the Pre-Academy. Following that, he has gone on to attend the Scottish FA Performance school, becoming a Scotland Youth international in the process.
On behalf of all the Academy staff, we wish all our new graduates the very best during their time at Cormack Park.
