PLATINUM GROUP
The PFA Platinum group is a program designed to protect youngsters from exploitation. It involves help with contract negotiations, media training, further education and fitness for 16 year olds who are making the transition to become a professional. There is also a link up with adidas. The youngsters involved in the program are shown below.
1999 Platinum Group
| NAME | POSITION | CLUB |
| Jonathon Bewers | Midfielder | Aston Villa |
| Leon Britton | Midfielder | West Ham |
| Steven Cooke | Midfielder | Aston Villa |
| Jermaine Defoe | Forward | West Ham |
| Simon Johnson | Midfielder | Leeds United |
| Joe Keenan | Midfielder | Chelsea |
| Daniel Nardiello | Midfielder | Manchester United |
| Ben Willets | Defender | Everton |
2000 Platinum Group
| NAME | POSITION | CLUB |
| Shaun Allaway | Goalkeeper | Leeds United |
| Andrew Bell | Forward | Blackburn Rovers |
| Ben Clark | Defender | Sunderland |
| Ciaran Donnelly | Midfielder | Blackburn Rovers |
| Stefan Moore | Forward | Aston Villa |
| Steven Schumacher | Midfielder | Everton |
2001 Platinum Group
| NAME | POSITION | CLUB |
| Lee Croft | Midfielder | Manchester City |
| Jerome Watt | Midfielder | Blackburn Rovers |
| David Raven | Defender | Liverpool |
| Dorryl Profitt | Forward | Manchester City |
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