England track Real Madrid’s Colley, 14

The English Football Association is closely monitoring Real Madrid’s 14‑year‑old attacker Carlos Colley, who holds dual English and Spanish nationality, as the club recently secured him on a contract extension lasting until 2029. The FA’s interest intensifies after the youngster, already featuring for Spain’s U15 side, attracted comparisons with Gareth Bale.

Real Madrid’s emerging talents

The Real Madrid youth academy has become a hotbed of promising players in recent years, producing Como‑born superstar Nico Paz. Another standout is 14‑year‑old forward Carlos Colley, who has quickly become a hot topic inside the Madrid youth ranks.

Colley’s dynamic style has drawn frequent comparisons with Gareth Bale, and many within the Valdebebas camp describe him as a similar type of talent.

He has already taken his first steps in international football, featuring for Spain’s U15 side that won a Development Tournament in Austria at the end of October and starting in the victory over Iceland.

Contract and international prospects

According to AS, the English Football Association is keeping tabs on Colley’s development at Real Madrid, although it has not yet made any formal approach.

Colley holds dual English nationality through his father, making him eligible to represent either Spain or England at senior level in the future.

Real Madrid are aware of the situation and have acted by welcoming Colley and his advisors from CAA Stellar to Valdebebas to sign a contract extension that runs until 2029.

Despite his Spanish allegiance so far, Colley grew up admiring Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and now idolises Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, saying he is fascinated by Bellingham’s fighting spirit.

Before joining the Madrid academy, he spent six years at Real Murcia and even came close to being crowned a national beach‑soccer champion in 2024.

He is currently focused on continuing his development at Real Madrid, and discussions about his national allegiance can wait while he climbs the club’s youth ranks.