Eture Sports

What Eture Sports does

Eture Sports (legal entity: ETM SPORTS COMPANY S.L.) is a Valencia, Spain-based soccer development and college recruiting company founded in 2015 with 32 employees. The company operates an integrated pathway spanning youth player development, U.S. college placement, and professional representation, anchored by residential programs (Gap Year, Eture FC, High School Program, ID Summer Camp) delivered at its Vinaros training facility, and by the annual Eture Showcase event in Valencia, which draws coaches from 70+ U.S. universities. Eture Sports also operates a FIFA-licensed professional agency that has facilitated placements including two 2024 MLS Draft picks (Hugo Bacharach to Minnesota United and Javier Armas to Atlanta United), and offers international soccer tours for visiting U.S. college teams.

The business model is professional-services driven, generating revenue from participant fees for residential programs, college recruiting service fees, FIFA-agency commissions on professional placements, and tour/event revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is event-driven and relationship-based, anchored by the Eture Showcase as the flagship conversion event, with the Eture Tribune blog, alumni referrals, and direct outreach serving as supporting channels. No proprietary AI/ML technology is described; the company's primary technology asset is a player database used to connect prospective student-athletes with NCAA coaches. The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates from a registered headquarters in San Antonio de Benagéber (Valencia), Spain.

Cumulatively, Eture Sports reports having guided 700+ international players through the U.S. college recruiting process, including 331 NCAA Division I placements, with 81 commitments in the 2024/25 cycle alone. The portfolio spans five program brands plus professional agency and tour services, and the company maintains institutional partnerships with AFE (the Spanish Footballers' Association) and JMB Soccer, while expanding its professional placement footprint into MLS and USL clubs.

Name

Eture Sports

Legal name

ETM SPORTS COMPANY S.L.

Website

https://eturesports.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eture Sports is a Valencia, Spain-based soccer development and NCAA recruiting agency operating residential programs in Spain, the annual Eture Showcase event for 70+ U.S. university coaches, and a FIFA-licensed professional agency, serving international youth players seeking U.S. college scholarships and professional placements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Soccer Development and College Recruiting Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Athletic Recruitment & NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Counseling (EDANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

College Recruiting & Scholarship Advisory / Athlete Placement (HSADAEAL), Athlete International Transfer & Immigration/Visa Services (MPAKAMAJ), Intercollegiate Athletics (Varsity Sports Programs) (EDALAIAA), Sports Team, Tournament & Training Travel (THAKAGAI), Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN)

Keywords

• College soccer recruiting
• Soccer development programs
• NCAA scholarship placement
• FIFA licensed agency
• Residential soccer training

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Development Programs: Eture Sports generates revenue primarily through fee-based residential programs including Gap Year, Eture FC, High School Program, and ID Summer Camp, all delivered at its Spain-based facilities. These programs charge participants for the combined offering of elite football training, competition, academic support, and college recruiting guidance.
2. College Recruiting Services: The company charges fees for NCAA college soccer recruiting services, connecting international players with U.S. university programs. This includes access to its network of NCAA coaches, player profiling, exposure events, and individual guidance through the scholarship application process.
3. FIFA-Licensed Professional Agency: As a FIFA-licensed professional agency, Eture Sports earns commissions from facilitating professional player transfers and placements with clubs. This includes representation of players moving from college soccer to professional environments, as well as international player recruitment for clubs.
4. International Soccer Tours: Eture Sports organizes and delivers specialized soccer tours in Spain for visiting teams (e.g., U.S. college teams), generating revenue from tour coordination, facility access, training sessions, and cultural experiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eture Sports operates residential soccer development programs in Spain (including Gap Year, Eture FC, High School Program, and ID Summer Camp) and provides NCAA college recruiting services that connect international players with U.S. college soccer programs. The company also operates as a FIFA-licensed professional agency handling player transfers (Pro-Pathway) and hosts the Eture Showcase event along with a Player Database platform serving college coaches.

Product overview

Eture Sports is Europe's leading college soccer recruiting agency and residential football development company operating a platform-plus-programs model. The core offering combines NCAA college recruitment services with residential development programs (Gap Year Program, Eture FC) based in Spain, complemented by ancillary programs including the High School Program, ID Summer Camp, and International Tours. The company also operates Eture Showcase, Europe's largest college soccer recruiting event, and a FIFA-licensed Pro-Pathway division facilitating professional transitions. The integrated portfolio spans from youth development through college placement to professional advancement, with demonstrated results of over 600 international players guided to U.S. colleges and high-profile professional placements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gap Year Program Residential soccer development program for international gap-year student-athletes seeking to develop in a European training environment while pursuing NCAA college recruitment.
• Eture FC Competitive soccer club team under the Eture Sports umbrella providing ongoing competitive match play for developing players.
• High School Program Residential program combining academic high school study with elite soccer training in Spain for international student-athletes.
• ID Summer Camp Identification summer camp providing a structured entry point for prospective players to showcase abilities and gain entry into Eture Sports' broader development pathway.
• College Recruitment Services Comprehensive NCAA college recruiting services that guide international players through the U.S. college selection, application, and commitment process.
• Eture Showcase Annual recruiting showcase event that brings Eture Sports prospects together with NCAA college coaches for evaluation and recruitment.
• Pro-Pathway FIFA-licensed professional agency providing player transfer representation and contract negotiation services for professional soccer players.
• International Tours International soccer tours hosted in Spain for U.S. college teams, providing competitive match experience and cultural exposure.
• Player Database Online platform connecting NCAA college coaches with prospective soccer players for ongoing recruitment and evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ international players guided through U.S. college recruiting process
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JMB SoccerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEture Sports is identified as a partner of JMB Soccer in its website footer. The nature and scope of the partnership is not detailed but appears to involve cross-promotion or collaborative GTM activity in the soccer industry.
• AFE (Asociación de Futbolistas Española)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEture Sports partnered with AFE (the Spanish Footballers' Association) to bring the Eture Showcase — described as Europe's largest college soccer recruiting draft — to Spain. The partnership involves AFE's institutional backing and support for the event, which draws coaches from more than 70 U.S. universities to Valencia.
• Minnesota United FCminorOthersMinnesota United selected Eture-represented player Hugo Bacharach with the 9th overall pick in the 2024 MLS Draft. The club represents a talent destination resulting from Eture's professional pathway services rather than a formal commercial partnership.
• Atlanta United FCminorOthersAtlanta United drafted and signed Eture-represented player Javier Armas in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. Like Minnesota United, this represents a talent destination for Eture's professional pathway services rather than a formal commercial partnership.
• St. Louis City SCminorOthersSt. Louis City SC of MLS attended the Eture Showcase (February 9-11) to scout international talent, alongside Union Omaha (USL League One) and numerous NCAA programs. This represents attendance at Eture's flagship recruiting event rather than a formal partnership.
• Union OmahaminorOthersUnion Omaha of USL League One attended the Eture Showcase to scout players. Several Eture alumni have played for Union Omaha, including Sergio Ors who had an outstanding debut season with 10 goals and 2 assists in 28 appearances.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Be Massive Sports: Spain-based soccer academy and college placement program offering residential development and NCAA scholarship pathways. Comparable in that it combines elite training with US college recruiting, though geographically focused in Barcelona.
• Soccer Tours / European Soccer Tours operators: European soccer tour operators arranging international travel, friendlies, and training experiences for US college and youth teams. Comparable in the tour/educational travel vertical that Eture addresses for visiting US college teams.
• International Soccer Studies (ISS): ISS is a direct competitor operating college soccer recruiting programs and international tours from Spain, placing European players in US college programs. Highly comparable in target market, business model, and geography.
• Next Level Sports & Athletics: US-based college soccer recruiting service that connects high school players with NCAA programs. Comparable in target customer and end service (NCAA placement) but lacks the international residential program component.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Florida-based multi-sport residential academy offering elite training, college placement support, and academic programs. Comparable model of residential elite sport + academics for US college pathways, but at much larger scale and across multiple sports.
• Coast Soccer League / US Club Soccer: US youth soccer governing body operating leagues and ID events that connect youth players with college coaches. Comparable as an upstream feeder and competing scout/recruiting channel that NCAA coaches use as an alternative to agencies like Eture.
• Wasserman / Excel Sports (agent firms): Global sports talent agencies with soccer divisions representing professional players. Comparable as FIFA-licensed competitors in the professional player representation space that Eture's Pro-Pathway division intersects with.
• LaLiga Formation Methodology / LaLiga Academy: LaLiga's branded training academies operating internationally across multiple countries. Comparable as elite soccer training institutions in Spain/EU; positions as alternative for international families seeking elite Spanish soccer methodology.

Emerging players

• Road to Pro Soccer: US-based college soccer recruiting and player development platform competing for the same audience of aspiring NCAA student-athletes. Comparable in performing the NCAA placement intermediary function.
• Strive Sports Management: Boutique soccer management agency representing college and professional players in transfers. Comparable in the FIFA-licensed agency function but without the residential development programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eture-sports

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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