Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK

What Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK does

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK is a privately held UK youth football development business operated by ERA Sports and Education Ltd under a brand licensing arrangement with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. The company delivers football coaching to children and teens aged 8–17 using the proprietary PSG academy methodology — session plans authored by the club's Technical Directors in Paris, covering technical ball mastery, tactical awareness, small-sided games, and player wellbeing. Its operating model is built on a distributed network of partner schools and colleges across England and Wales, each functioning as a regional hub that delivers on-site Player Development Programmes (PDP), Football & Education Pathways tied to academic qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma in Sport, and seasonal holiday camps. Regional hubs include West Midlands, North Wales (Coleg Cambria), Middleton (Hopwood Hall), Milton Keynes (Lord Grey Academy), Yorkshire/Derbyshire (Mount St Mary's), North London (Oasis Academy Enfield), and South Wales (Tredegar, St Martin's, Caerphilly Castle FC).

The company monetizes through a combination of subscription-style seasonal PDP fees (e.g., £120–£140 per term for the Girl's Academy), monthly billing for older squads (e.g., £65/month for Milton Keynes U15/U16), one-time registration fees that include training kit, and higher-value residential programmes that require 50% deposits. Pricing is publicly disclosed and varies by programme, location, and age group. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: the academy builds relationships with school decision-makers, operates regular trial sessions at various UK venues, and showcases competitive outcomes through leagues, tournaments, and the annual PSG Academy World Cup at PSG Campus in Paris. Customers span two primary segments — individual families paying per player and B2B partner schools/colleges — with grassroots clubs as a secondary channel. The business is small (17 employees, headquartered in Brierfield) but geographically distributed, with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Recent strategic activity through 2025–2026 indicates expansion into new geographies (North Wales, North London, Bradford), a flagship partnership with independent school Ellesmere College, and the launch of girls-only programmes targeted at the under-served female football development market.

Name

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK

Legal name

ERA Sports and Education Ltd

Website

https://psgacademyuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK delivers licensed PSG-branded youth football coaching and education pathways to children aged 8–17 across England and Wales through a network of partner schools and colleges, monetized via seasonal programme fees, monthly squad subscriptions, and holiday camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Football Development

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College/University Athletic Departments & Varsity Programs (MPAKACAB)

Keywords

• Youth football coaching
• Soccer development programmes
• Football education pathways
• Sports academy training
• Youth soccer camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Brierfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Player Development Programme Fees: Seasonal or term-based programme fees charged to participants. Fees vary by programme length and include training sessions, coaching, and sometimes kit.
2. Holiday Camp Fees: One-time fees for summer and Easter soccer camps. Camps run 9:30am-3:30pm daily, available for all abilities aged 8-15.
3. Residential Programme Fees: Full-board residential football programmes with 50% deposit required to secure a place, balance due 8 weeks prior to commencement. Cancellations handled per policy table.
4. Registration Fees: One-time registration fees per season (e.g., £65 for Milton Keynes U15/U16 Girls, £45 for Girl's Academy). Includes training kit and programme registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PSG Academy UK delivers youth football development programmes for children aged 8-17 across England and Wales using the Paris Saint-Germain coaching methodology. Core offerings include the Player Development Programme (PDP) delivered at partner schools, Football & Education Pathways combining academic study with elite training, summer and Easter Soccer Camps, Sixth Form football programmes, and Residential Programmes. The academy is operated by ERA Sports and Education Ltd under a brand licensing partnership with Paris Saint-Germain F.C.

Product overview

Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK operates as a network of football development programs rather than a single software product. The core offering consists of Player Development Programme (PDP) delivering PSG methodology coaching, Football & Education Pathways combining academic study with elite training, and Soccer Camps for holiday programs. Regional academies span multiple UK locations (West Midlands, North Wales, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Wales, Yorkshire, Enfield) through school and college partnerships. Additional offerings include Sixth Form Programme, Girl's Academy, PSG Academy World Cup participation, and Mentorship Programme. The organization is operated by ERA Sports & Education Ltd and functions as a sports education provider rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Player Development Programme (PDP): Core academy programme delivered in partner schools offering weekly football coaching sessions alongside educational studies.
• Football & Education Pathways
• Soccer Camps
• PSG Academy World Cup
• PSG Academy UK Residential Programme

Products and services

• Player Development Programme (PDP)

Quantifiable outcome

• PSG Academy UK teams competing in international PSG Academy World Cup tournaments, including U13 boys' and U15 girls' teams competing at PSG Campus and Parc des Princes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Vesey UKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 April 2026Vesey UK invited PSG Academy West Midlands to participate in a high-quality youth football tournament at Brighton & Hove Albion's professional training ground, providing elite competitive experience for academy players.
• Ellesmere CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026PSG Academy UK and Ellesmere College announced a new strategic partnership bringing elite-level football training to one of the UK's leading independent schools. This collaboration merges PSG's professional sporting philosophy with Ellesmere's outstanding educational environment.
• NU3minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2025Official PSG Féminine supplier of protein and nutrition products. Provided premium nutritional items at PSG Academy UK showcase event at Hotel Football, supporting athlete nutrition and performance.
• Science in SportminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2025Globally recognized sports nutrition company that contributed scientifically formulated performance and recovery solutions at PSG Academy UK showcase event, supporting athlete training and recovery.
• EXALTminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2025UK-based nutrition company providing fresh, high-quality vegan protein smoothies at PSG Academy UK events, emphasising clean, functional, plant-powered nutrition aligned with academy values.
• BOOST OxygenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2025Provided oxygen canisters and vitamin-enriched recovery aids at PSG Academy UK showcase event, offering enhanced oxygen support for athletic recovery and performance.
• Oasis Academy EnfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025PSG Academy UK launched an exclusive North London hub in partnership with Oasis Academy Enfield. This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era for young footballers in Enfield and across North London, combining high-quality education with elite player development.
• Ackworth SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025PSG Academy UK partnered with Ackworth School, one of the country's leading independent day and boarding schools. The partnership brings world-class football training with outstanding academic and pastoral care.
• Coleg CambriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Coleg Cambria and PSG Academy UK launched an 'Open to All' Football Academy in North Wales, based at the college. Launching in September 2025, this partnership brings world-class football training to North Wales with men's and women's teams competing in college leagues and AOC tournaments. Players like Scarlett, Lucy, and Ella have progressed to Welsh Colleges representation.
• Mount St Mary's CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Mount St Mary's College in Derbyshire became the PSG Academy UK hub for Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. Starting September 2023, students aged 8+ can join the Player Development Programme offering 5 hours of football coaching and 2 hours of strength and conditioning per week, plus nutrition, wellbeing education, and individual mentorship.
• Lord Grey AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2023Lord Grey Academy in Bletchley, Milton Keynes became the exclusive PSG Academy UK hub for Buckinghamshire. The partnership offers Sixth Form students extra-curricular PSG football programmes alongside their studies, plus Player Development Programme for ages 8-16 and holiday camps. Includes work experience opportunities for students to gain coaching experience.
• Hopwood Hall CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSG Academy Middleton operates in partnership with Hopwood Hall College. Students can complete Football and Education programmes including Level 3 Diploma in Sport with Football while training with the academy. Players like R-Zanee Evans-Waldron have been selected for international teams through this pathway.
• Caerphilly Castle FCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSG Academy Wales partnered with Caerphilly Castle FC to create a pathway for female football player development in Wales. The partnership enables approximately 40 local female players to access PSG methodology through taster sessions and ongoing programmes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• LaLiga Academy (UK): LaLiga's branded youth academy presence in the UK and internationally. Emerging branded football academy competitor with similar methodology-licensing model and growing UK school partnership footprint.

Direct peers

• Liverpool FC International Academy: Runs international youth football development programmes and school partnerships worldwide. Comparable to PSG Academy UK in targeting young players through structured coaching curricula tied to a globally recognised football brand.
• Manchester City Football Schools: Operates branded youth football coaching and school partnerships across the UK and internationally. Direct competitor to PSG Academy UK in the branded academy space, leveraging a Premier League / Champions League brand with similar methodology licensing model.
• Real Madrid Foundation Clinics (UK): Real Madrid's branded youth clinics operating in the UK and globally. Comparable to PSG Academy UK as another elite European club licensing its methodology and brand to UK youth programmes.
• FC Barcelona Academy (UK): Barça Academy operates licensed youth football schools worldwide using La Masia methodology. Direct peer to PSG Academy UK as another globally licensed brand-model youth football development programme.
• Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools: Premier League club's youth coaching arm delivering soccer schools and development programmes across the UK. Directly competes with PSG Academy UK for the same parent-paid youth football coaching segment.
• Tottenham Hotspur Soccer Schools: Spurs-branded youth football coaching and holiday camps across the UK. Overlaps directly with PSG Academy UK in school holiday camps, Player Development Programmes, and school partnerships.
• Juventus Academy UK: Juventus-branded youth football academies running across multiple countries with similar methodology-licensing approach. Overlaps with PSG Academy UK in target market, delivery model, and competitive positioning.
• Arsenal Soccer Schools: Arsenal's branded youth football programmes, including camps and player development pathways. Strong UK distribution through community programmes and schools, comparable to PSG Academy UK's delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Premier Education Group: UK-wide provider of school sport and activity services including football coaching. Broader incumbent offering multi-sport school partnerships rather than single-brand specialisation, but directly competes for the same school partnership contracts PSG Academy UK pursues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PSGAcademyUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/PSGAcademyENG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paris-saint-germain-academy-england

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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