The Boy Hotspur understands Blake-Bidace Philogene has been offered a two-year scholarship to join the U18’s next season. Blake is the younger brother of Jaden Philogene
Blake Philogene-Bidace is an English youth footballer, primarily known for his time in Tottenham Hotspur’s academy system.
Full Name: Blake Richard Philogene-Bidace (sometimes listed as Blake Philogene Bidace).
Date of Birth: Not publicly specified in sources, but he was active in the U-15 category as of July 2024, suggesting he’s around 14–15 years old.
Position: Defender (some sources list him as a midfielder, but defender is more consistent across profiles).
Nationality: England.
Family Connection: Younger brother of professional footballer Jaden Philogene-Bidace, a left-winger currently playing for Ipswich Town in the EFL Championship (joined in January 2025 on a contract until 2029). Jaden debuted for Aston Villa against Tottenham in 2021.
Club Career
Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur Youth (academy).
Notable Activity: In July 2024, he played for Tottenham’s U-15 team in a friendly match against U-15 J.League XI in Tokyo, Japan. During the game at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka, he was photographed competing for the ball against Shuntaro Sasagawa of the J.League side. This tour highlighted Tottenham’s youth outreach in Asia.
As of mid-2024, he was part of the Spurs U-15/U-16 squads and featured in youth competitions, including a strong performance in the FA Youth Cup where Tottenham reached the quarter-finals (their first since 2017).
Contract Details: No specific expiry date listed publicly; he’s still developing in the academy.
International Career
Selected for England’s U-15 squad in early 2024, including a training camp. This came alongside other Tottenham youth talents like Melvyn Kabongolo. Friendlies were scheduled around that time, though specific involvement isn’t detailed in recent reports.
Blake is part of Tottenham’s promising youth pipeline, with the academy emphasising defensive solidity and international exposure. No senior debut or transfer rumours as of December 2025—he remains focused on youth development.
