"Kauno Žalgiris" Football Academy

What "Kauno Žalgiris" Football Academy does

Kauno Žalgirio Football Academy ('KŽFA') is a non-profit sports school headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, operating under the umbrella of FK Kauno Žalgiris with budget support from Kaunas City Municipality. Originally founded in 1973 as a municipal football school, it has been reorganized and renamed several times and was integrated into the FK Kauno Žalgiris structure on March 3, 2020. The academy delivers year-round football training across the full youth age spectrum — U-7 through U-18 — plus girls' and women's teams (U-13 and U-17), coached by roughly 23 qualified staff (UEFA PRO, A, B, and C licenses) and supported by a small administrative team including a sports manager, marketing specialist, senior physiotherapist, and administrator.

Its core offerings include subscription monthly training (€50-€60 per child depending on group), international summer camps in partnership with Valencia CF (€499 per participant for the 2026 edition), day camps (ŽALGIRIUKAS), an individual 'Green Talents' program led by a former Lithuanian champion, and paid rental of its three training sites (Neries krantinė 7B, Kareivinių g. 13, and the inflatable dome at Jovarų g. 4) at €75-€300 per hour. In March 2026 the academy launched its own senior team in the LFF II League B Division, completing a continuous pathway from early-childhood entry (via the FA Herojai partnership, ages 3-5) through to adult competitive football. Revenue comes from a mix of recurring fees, seasonal camps, facility rentals, and municipal budget allocations; no revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Strategically, the academy has built a multi-jurisdiction development ecosystem through partnerships with Valencia CF (Spain, renewed April 2025 for three years), BaltixSport (US university scholarships), the Lithuanian Futsal Association (weekly futsal integration from August 2025), and FA Herojai (early-age feeder). Competitive outcomes include multiple Lithuanian championship bronze medals, qualification for Baltic Youth Leagues at U-14, U-15, and U-16, and notable alumni transfers to Italian Serie A clubs (U.S. Salernitana and AC Milan Inter). The operating geography is domestic Lithuania, with the digital channel footprint consisting of a website plus Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and YouTube presences.

Name

"Kauno Žalgiris" Football Academy

Legal name

"Kauno Žalgirio" futbolo akademija

Website

https://kzfa.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kauno Žalgirio Football Academy is a Kaunas-based non-profit sports school under FK Kauno Žalgiris that delivers year-round football training, camps, and competition pathways for children and youth aged roughly 5-18, plus women's teams, with supplementary facility-rental revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Football Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB)

Keywords

• Youth football training
• Football academy programs
• Youth sports coaching
• Football talent development
• Summer football camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaunas

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Training Fees: Monthly fees charged to parents for children participating in football training programs. PRO groups pay 60.00€ per month, while girls and selection groups pay 50.00€ per month.
2. Field and Facility Rental: Revenue generated from renting football fields and facilities at Neries krantinė 7B, Kareivinių g. 13, and Jovarų g. 4 locations to external parties.
3. Football Camps: Revenue from organizing football camps, including the 'KŽFA x Valencia CF' camp priced at 499 euros and day camps like 'ŽALGIRIUKAS'.
4. Municipal Budget Funding: Financial support from Kaunas City Municipality budget, evidenced by quarterly budget utilization reports and municipal cooperation documents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kauno Žalgirio Football Academy delivers structured youth football development for children aged 5-18 through age-group team training (U-7 through U-18, plus women's teams), international summer camps with Valencia CF, individual technical coaching, day camps for younger children, and football field rental services. The academy operates as a municipal sports school affiliated with FK Kauno Žalgiris, training approximately 17 employees and 23 qualified coaches across multiple Kaunas facilities.

Product overview

Kauno Žalgirio Football Academy operates as a multi-level football education organization offering structured training programs across all youth age groups (U-7 through U-18), including dedicated girls' and women's teams. The academy's portfolio includes seasonal camps (KŽFA x Valencia CF international camp and ŽALGIRIUKAS day camp), individual training programs (Green Talents), field rental services, and a competitive LFF II League team. The academy serves children aged 5 and above with age-appropriate selection groups and comprehensive coaching, supported by 23 qualified trainers and partnerships with international football organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Football Training Programs Comprehensive football training for children and youth organized by age groups (U-7 through U-18), including both boys' and girls' teams, delivered by qualified UEFA-licensed coaches. Includes participation in Lithuanian youth championships and Baltic Youth Leagues.
• KŽFA x Valencia CF Summer Camp 2026 International summer football camp conducted in partnership with Valencia CF, offering high-level training with Spanish club coaches, daily double sessions, individual competitions, English language education, and Valencia training gear. Full camp price: 499 euros. For participants aged 2012-2016.
• ŽALGIRIUKAS Day Camp Day camp for children aged 2017-2019 held in two summer sessions, featuring football training with academy coaches, professional FK Kauno Žalgiris player meetings, educational activities, tournaments with awards, camp uniforms, diplomas, meals and snacks.
• Green Talents Individual Training Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple bronze medals won in Lithuanian youth championships across various age groups in 2025-2026 season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lithuanian Futsal Association (LSFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Comprehensive partnership integrating futsal training into the academy's football program. Boys born 2008-2009 will receive one weekly futsal training session led by Lithuania's National Futsal Team assistant coach. This is the first such integration in Lithuania, aimed at developing more versatile and technically skilled footballers.
• BaltixSportcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025First sports scholarship agency in the USA focused exclusively on Baltic athletes. Partnership opens opportunities for academy footballers to pursue education and football at US universities, providing individual consultations, clear pathways to higher education, and visibility to US university football coaches.
• Football Academy 'Herojai' (FA 'Herojai')minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2024Partnership to create a seamless football pathway from early childhood (ages 3-5) through adolescence. FA Herojai handles the youngest segment while the academy focuses on older age groups, ensuring smooth transitions between developmental stages.
• Valencia CFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2022Three-year partnership agreement (renewed in 2026 for another three years) providing access to Spanish coaching methodology, exchange programs, training camps with Valencia coaches, and participation in Valencia CF Academy tournaments. Includes Football Coaching Clinic events for local coaches and elite camps for academy players in Spain.
• University of Valencia (Valensijos universitetas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2022Academic partnership expanding the academy's partner network for potential educational and research collaborations.
• Kaunas City MunicipalitycoreOthersMunicipal support including budget funding, with the academy operating as a sports school under municipal oversight. Evidence includes municipal budget reports and cooperation documents.
• Vytautas Magnus University (VDU)minorOthersListed as a 'Friend' of the academy, suggesting educational or collaborative relationship.
• Žalgirio ArenaminorOthersListed as a 'Friend' of the academy, indicating venue or promotional partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FK Kauno Žalgiris: The senior professional football club in Kaunas that the academy feeds into. Operates in the same ecosystem and shares brand equity, but is a professional football club rather than a youth development academy.
• FC Barcelona La Masia: Globally renowned Spanish football academy that sets the methodological standard for elite youth football development. Comparable as a high-end football academy model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Atlético Madrid Academy: International football academy network operated by Atlético Madrid. Comparable as a Spanish-club-affiliated academy model that combines grassroots training with elite methodologies, similar to KŽFA's Valencia CF partnership.
• Valencia CF Academy: Spanish La Liga academy's youth development arm. Strategic partner of KŽFA since 2022, providing coaching methodology and exchange programs; a global benchmark for academy-level football development.

Direct peers

• FK Žalgiris Vilnius Academy: The academy of Lithuania's most decorated club, FK Žalgiris Vilnius. A leading Lithuanian youth football academy and direct competitor in national championships and the Baltic Youth League.
• Vilnius Riteriai Football Academy: Lithuanian football academy operated by FK Riteriai, offering youth football training across age groups. Former employer of academy director Artūras Samusevas, and a direct competitor for Lithuanian youth football talent.
• Talentų Football Academy: Lithuanian youth football academy previously managed by Artūras Samusevas. Operates youth teams in Lithuanian championships and competes directly with KŽFA for players and coaching talent.

Others

• BaltixSport: First US sports scholarship agency focused exclusively on Baltic athletes. Strategic partner of KŽFA, providing the academy's US university football scholarship pathway — adjacent rather than directly competitive.
• Lithuanian Futsal Association (LSFA): National futsal governing body that partnered with KŽFA in 2025 to integrate futsal into the academy's curriculum. An enabling partner rather than a competitor, but a relevant ecosystem participant in player development.

Emerging players

• FA Herojai: Lithuanian football academy focused on early childhood development (ages 3-5). Has a formal partnership with KŽFA for seamless transitions into older age groups, but is a smaller emerging player in the early-age segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kzfacademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNfVMIN5z3IFo3mss0RJCXw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kaunozalgirisfa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kauno-%C5%BEalgiris-football-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaunozalgirisfa

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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