Acatec España 2011 SLU

What Acatec España 2011 SLU does

Acatec España 2011, S.L.U. is a professional football academy founded in 2011 and headquartered in Alicante, Spain. The company develops and licenses a proprietary cognitive training methodology — "Método ACATEC" — built on a neuroscience-informed, 11-step pedagogical process refined over more than 30 years. Its offering spans seasonal campus programs (summer, Christmas, Easter), annual technical development courses, residential elite stages, international tryout assessments, remote mentoring, and the recently launched EVO10 accelerated-formation service for semi-professionals, targeting youth players aged 4 to 21 and their families.

The technology stack integrates the 360Player platform (also used by Valencia CF, Athletic Club Bilbao, and the Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy) for player management and family communication, Veo cameras for video capture, and GPS Oliver for individual physical tracking, combined with rubric-based evaluation. ACATEC operates through 21 franchise locations across Spain, an international agent network (notably Venezuela), and B2B commercialization agreements with professional clubs including Real Murcia CF, Hércules CF, CD Leganés, Valencia CF, Elche CF, CD Ibiza, CD Eldense, and FC Intercity, which provide talent pipelines, joint academy operations, and tournament co-organization. Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional program fees (€50–€2,520) supplemented by enterprise commercialization and tournament-related contracts, with the legal entity operating as a lean SLU of 5 employees that licenses IP and manages B2B partnerships alongside the franchise network.

Name

Acatec España 2011 SLU

Legal name

ACATEC ESPAÑA 2011, S.L.U.

Website

https://acatecspain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acatec España 2011 SLU is a Spanish professional football academy that licenses the proprietary "Método ACATEC" cognitive training methodology through 21 franchises, seasonal campus programs, and B2B partnerships with Spanish professional clubs, serving youth players aged 4–21.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Football Academy & Sports Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAL

Sports Boarding Schools & Residential Academies

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Youth football training
• Professional football academy
• Soccer coaching services
• Football talent development
• Sports training camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Alicante

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Campus Programs: Seasonal residential and day camps for youth footballers (ages 4-21) during summer, Christmas, and Easter breaks. Pricing varies by duration, location, and residential options (€79-€660 per program).
2. Annual Training Courses: Full-year technical development programs (Curso Anual de Tecnificación) with ongoing training, evaluation, and competition participation. Premium pricing for comprehensive year-round development.
3. International Tryout Assessment: Intensive 2-week international scouting program with accommodation (€2,520) targeting players seeking professional club opportunities. Includes video analysis and elite competition exposure.
4. Stage ACATEC Élite: Premium residential and day elite programs combining football training with language classes (Spanish/English) for international participants (€799-€1,599).
5. Mentoring Program: Remote coaching program with video analysis, video conferences, and audio feedback delivered via WhatsApp and email. Pack pricing from €50-€250 based on intensity level.
6. EVO10 Specialized Training: Accelerated specialized formation service for semi-professional and developing players seeking rapid improvement. Innovative product launched in 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ACATEC España operates a professional football academy delivering seasonal campus programs (summer, Christmas, Easter), annual technical development courses, residential high-performance stages, and international tryout assessments for youth players aged 4–21. The company applies a proprietary cognitive neuroscience-based methodology (Método ACATEC) with an 11-step pedagogical model, supported by video analysis (Veo cameras), GPS tracking, and the 360Player management platform, with direct pathways to professional Spanish football clubs.

Product overview

ACATEC Spain operates as a professional football academy offering a portfolio of sports training programs and services. The core offering includes Campus programs (summer and seasonal camps for ages 4-21), Annual Training Courses, Elite Summer Stages with residential options, International Tryout Assessment programs, and the High Performance Course. The company also provides the Mentoring Program for remote coaching support, Tactical Pro for tactical training, and recently launched EVO10 as a specialized accelerated training service. The company works with technology platforms including 360Player for training management and Veo cameras for video analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVO10: Innovative accelerated training service for semi-professional players to rapidly improve their level.
• Profesional Program Carlos Espinosa

Products and services

• Campus Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple players have signed with professional clubs including Valencia CF, CD Alcoyano, CD Eldense, CD Ranero, FCJ Español de San Vicente, Intercity B
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and support.

• Nitidia SportmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Partnership for management of Spanish National Team selections (Sub-12 and Sub-10) in New York for Youth World Challenge 2026.
• New WinnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizer of International Tryout Assessment program for football talent evaluation and international development.
• King's College School AlicantemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Strategic agreement for ACATEC to provide football classes as extracurricular activity at the prestigious international school in Alicante.
• F.C. Intercity AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Strategic collaboration agreement where ACATEC manages international tryouts, high-performance campus programs, talent clinics, and international tournaments for F.C. Intercity. This partnership reinforces the international projection of both projects.
• C.D. Eldense S.A.D.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Collaboration agreement to promote youth football development. Sebastián Candela subsequently signed from ACATEC to Eldense's Cadete A team.
• Asociación Española de la Prensa Deportiva de AlicanteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 January 2025Press association partnership for Copa San Pedro tournament organization, providing media coverage and credibility for the youth football competition.
• CD Ibiza SADmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2024ACATEC commercializes CD Ibiza's international academy and manages national and international tryouts, as well as participating in organization of sports activities and events.
• CD Leganés S.A.D.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024Joint organization of Cucumbers International Cup youth tournament with approximately 3,000 attendees, 40 teams, 730 young talents. Also new academy location opened at El Molar with CD Leganés.
• Real Murcia C.F.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2023ACATEC selected to operate the International Academy and Campus and Tournaments section of Real Murcia. Agreement includes 6 regional seats providing coverage for the entire Murcia region. Top-level campus, technification, and tournament organization.
• Fundación del Rayo Vallecano C.F. S.A.D.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2023Partnership to unite recognized brands in Alicante province, with ACATEC commercializing and operating professional formation products at the highest level. Provides ACATEC students access to tryouts, scouting, and formation in Foundation's international academy.
• Clínica IkariasupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 14 October 2023Healthcare partnership providing differential services to ACATEC members, supporting the physical demands of professional football development.
• Hércules CFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2023Formalized collaboration to promote development of the prestigious International Academy through commercialization, campus and clinic management, and international tournament organization.
• Tactical ProcoreTechnology or Integration · 4 July 2023Tactical training program using revolutionary analytical technology methodology. Imparted by professionals with first division experience. 1-2 week courses for players selected by ACATEC, preparing them for professional club tryouts.
• Elche C.F. S.A.D.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023ACATEC selected by TM Grupo Inmobiliario and Elche CF to organize Clinic Pasión Centenaria for youth talent identification.
• Veo CamerascoreTechnology or Integration · 25 March 2023Professional video recording technology for match and training analysis with 360-degree coverage. Enables detailed performance review and progress tracking.
• 360PlayercoreTechnology or Integration · 9 March 2023Technology platform integration (also used by Valencia CF, Athletic Club Bilbao, Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy) providing training tools, planning, video, communication, and data management for coaches, players, and families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Club Escuela de Fútbol de la Fundación Real Madrid: Foundation-operated football schools and social-sport programs primarily across Spain and LatAm; overlaps with ACATEC's community-led, values-driven positioning and its Spanish/LatAm market footprint.

Direct peers

• International Soccer Academy (ISA): Residential and day football programs in Spain targeting international youth players with tryout and pro-pathway services; similar product mix (camps, residential, tryouts) and customer segment.
• Soccer Camps International: Aggregator/distributor of football camps in Spain, Europe and the US, including residential programs and pro tryouts; directly comparable in targeting international families and offering a multi-academy portfolio.
• SIA Academy: Spanish football academy offering year-round residential and day programs, international tryouts, and pro-club pathways targeting youth players — directly comparable offering, customer base (international families seeking Spanish pro pathways), and methodology-driven positioning.
• Real Madrid Foundation Campus: Operates branded football camps and clinics globally drawing on Real Madrid's brand; competes for the same international youth football participants and uses a similar seasonal campus + residential model.
• FC Barcelona Campus (Barça Academy): Global network of football camps and academies leveraging FC Barcelona's methodology; directly competes for premium-paying families seeking elite Spanish club-branded development.

Broad incumbents

• La Masia (FC Barcelona): Elite residential football academy attached to FC Barcelona; serves as the gold-standard professional pathway that ACATEC's clients aspire to, while also defining competitive expectations in the Spanish youth football market.
• Aspire Academy: Large, well-funded residential sports academy (Qatar) integrating sports, education, and performance science; comparable as a methodology-and-facility-led academy targeting elite youth athletes globally.
• Nike Soccer Camps: Brand-licensed multi-sport camp operator running football sessions across multiple geographies; comparable in operational scale and seasonal camp model, though less specialized in pro-pathway positioning.

Emerging players

• Metodología FCB / Barça Academy Pro: Licensed-club methodology program offering structured football curricula outside the flagship La Masia; competes for the same methodology-driven positioning that ACATEC claims with Método ACATEC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACATECSPAIN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acatec-espa%C3%B1a-2011-slu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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