Spain Football Academy

What Spain Football Academy does

Spain Football Academy (legal entity: SPAIN FOOTBALL ACADEMY FC, SAD) is a Madrid-based football academy founded in 2015 that provides youth football training, professional pathway services, and a global franchise platform. The company operates training programs for players aged 4–27, offering tactical, physical, and technical development delivered by UEFA-licensed coaches, alongside complementary services that include tryouts (TRYOUTS SFA), individual trials at Spanish professional clubs, football agency representation, individual one-on-one coaching sessions, coach education courses, tournaments, and seasonal camps. Its core technology stack is human-led methodology rather than software-driven, supported by third-party analytics integrations with Hudl/Wyscout and InStat for match and scouting workflows, plus an SFA Player Catalogue that functions as a directory for agents and clubs.

The business model is multi-stream and consumer-facing. Training programs are billed on a subscription/program-fee basis with quote-based pricing (the payments page accepts amounts ranging from €50 to €17,787), while tryouts, camps, individual sessions, and tournaments operate as one-time fees. The franchise program is the most strategically distinct revenue line: SFA sells a 23-element affiliation package (logos, methodologies, brand book, training exercises, attire, posters) to international operators, with franchisees receiving 10% of monthly player training revenue and 1% of transfer fees back. Customer segments span individual youth players (primarily from Spain and international markets including LATAM, Africa, Russia/CIS, and India), aspiring coaches, parents/guardians, and franchise/collaboration partners across 17+ countries.

The go-to-market motion combines consultative sales-led enrollment with event-driven acquisition (tryouts and tournaments in Madrid, Barcelona, Lima, and Russia), a global franchise/licensing channel, and community-led referral via the international agent network. Distribution is supported by digital marketing (Google Search, Google Maps, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp) and direct website enrollment through a multi-language site (Spanish, English, Russian) with Stripe payment processing. The company has no disclosed external funding, no published financials, and approximately 20 named staff across coaching, coordination, customer service, and IT functions, consistent with a small-to-mid privately-held operator scaling through a licensing model rather than through capital-intensive infrastructure buildout.

Name

Spain Football Academy

Legal name

SPAIN FOOTBALL ACADEMY FC, SAD

Website

https://spain-football.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Spain Football Academy is a Madrid-based, privately held football academy founded in 2015 that delivers UEFA-licensed youth training (ages 4–27), tryouts, agency representation, coach education, and a global franchise/licensing platform operating across 17+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Football Training Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAB

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

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

SECONDARYHSADAEAO

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYHSADAEAA

Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYMPAKAAAA

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

Keywords

• Youth football training
• Football academy programs
• Football coaching education
• Player development services
• Football franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academy Training Programs: Ongoing training programs for youth players ages 4-27 offering tactical, physical, and technical development. Programs include personalized training and follow a subscription or program-fee model with costs determined during consultation.
2. TRYOUTS (Player Trials): One-time trial events where players are evaluated by scouts and coaches. Provides exposure opportunities to professional clubs including Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, CD Leganes, and others.
3. Individual Football Training: One-on-one personalized coaching sessions for players seeking intensive development.
4. Football Agency Services: Representation services connecting players with clubs and managing career progression.
5. Coach Education Courses: Training courses for aspiring coaches including UEFA license preparation, online coaching masterclasses, and coach training camps.
6. Franchise Program: Global franchising model where partners pay an entry fee to establish SFA-affiliated football schools. Provides 23-element affiliation package including logos, brochures, methodologies, photos, official brand book, attire, posters, training exercise sets. Franchisees receive 10% monthly return from player training costs and 1% of transfer fees if players are sold to professional clubs.
7. Football Tournaments: Organized tournaments in Spain providing competitive opportunities and exposure to scouts and agents.
8. Football Camps: Summer camps in Spain and internationally (Russia) for young players to learn football skills in immersive settings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spain Football Academy operates a Madrid-based football training academy offering elite tactical, physical, and technical training for players aged 4-27. The academy delivers complementary services including player tryouts, individual trials with professional Spanish clubs, football agency representation, one-on-one coaching, UEFA-licensed coach education, competitive tournaments, residential training camps, and a global franchise program.

Product overview

Spain Football Academy operates as a unified platform-plus-services model centered on its Madrid-based academy, combining core football training programs with multiple complementary services. The core offerings include the Football Academy SFA Madrid (providing elite training for ages 4-27), FC SFA football club (competitive team participation), and TRYOUTS SFA player trials. These are supported by add-on services including Individual Player Trials in Spanish Clubs, Football Agency representation, Individual Football Training sessions, Coach Education courses, Football Tournaments, Football Training Camps in Spain, a global Franchise Program, and a Football Player Catalogue. The integrated model enables the academy to serve players from initial training through professional placement, while also enabling franchise expansion globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SFA Spain: Primary academy operations based in Madrid, Spain serving European and international players
• SFA Worldwide
• SFA Russia
• SFA Costa Rica

Products and services

• Football Academy SFA Madrid Main academy program delivering elite tactical, physical, and technical football training for young players aged 4-27, preparing them for professional football opportunities.
• TRYOUTS SFA (Player Trials) Player testing and tryout programs where aspiring footballers showcase their talents before scouts, agents, and professional clubs.
• FC SFA Football Club The academy's own football club competing in youth leagues, providing competitive match experience for academy players.
• Individual Player Trials in Spanish Football Clubs Personalized trial opportunities placing players directly with professional Spanish football clubs for evaluation and potential signing.
• Football Agency Services Professional football agency services providing representation, contract negotiation, and career guidance for players seeking professional opportunities.
• Individual Football Training One-on-one personalized coaching sessions tailored to individual player development needs and skill improvement.
• Coach Education Courses Professional coaching certification courses including UEFA-licensed training, online coaching masterclasses, and coach training camps providing aspiring coaches with formal qualifications.
• Football Tournaments Organization and hosting of football tournaments in Spain, providing competitive platforms for players to gain exposure to scouts and agents.
• Football Training Camps in Spain Residential and day camps in Spain offering intensive football training, typically during summer periods, for international participants.
• Franchise Program Global franchising opportunity allowing partners worldwide to establish SFA-affiliated football schools under the Spain Football Academy brand, with revenue sharing from player training and transfer fees.
• Football Player Catalogue Digital directory of footballers enabling agents, scouts, and clubs to discover and evaluate players for potential recruitment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Players successfully trialed at professional Spanish clubs including CD Leganés and others
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Levante Unión DeportivacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2017Professional football club collaboration initiated in October 2017 for player development and trial opportunities.
• Atlético BalearescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club collaboration for player trials and development opportunities.
• CD LeganéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Spanish club conducting player trials through SFA. Players have been successfully trialed at CD Leganés.
• InStatsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSports data and analytics provider used for player performance analysis and scouting.
• RFEF (Real Federación Española de Fútbol)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Spanish Football Federation collaboration for coaching licenses and regulatory compliance.
• Hudl/WyscoutsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVideo analysis and scouting platform used for player evaluation and match analysis.
• MacronsupportingOthersSports apparel and equipment sponsor.
• Deportivo Alcorcón (AD Alcorcón CF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Spanish club for player trials and development opportunities.
• CF FuenlabradacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional Spanish club providing trial and development opportunities.
• Levante UDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional La Liga club with collaboration agreement for player development and trials. Collaboration initiated in October 2017.
• AE PratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club collaboration for player trials.
• CD El CampellocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club collaboration for player trials.
• FE Athletic ViladecanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club collaboration for player trials.
• STIFCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club/stakeholder collaboration.
• Kromex BallsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnical partner for football equipment.
• RFFMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball federation/stakeholder collaboration.
• EF (Education First)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and cultural exchange organization for international student support.
• Juventud San Sebastián de los ReyescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club collaboration for player trials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Florida-based multi-sport performance and boarding academy offering elite football training alongside other sports. Comparable as a residential academy model with international recruitment and professional pathways.
• Real Madrid Academy (La Fábrica / Ciudad Real Madrid): Real Madrid's official youth development system. Comparable football training methodology and Spanish-club affiliation but operates at much greater scale and with first-team integration.
• Atlético de Madrid Academy: Atlético's official international youth academy network with locations across multiple countries. Directly comparable football coaching offering and franchise-style international expansion, backed by a top La Liga club.
• La Masia (FC Barcelona Youth Academy): FC Barcelona's legendary youth academy offering elite football training for ages 6–19 with direct pathway into the first team. Comparable as a high-end youth football academy but embedded within a top-tier professional club with vastly greater resources.

Direct peers

• Aspire Academy: Doha-based international football and multi-sport academy that recruits elite youth globally and develops them for top European clubs. Closely comparable to SFA on mission, international recruitment model, and pathways-to-pro positioning.
• Pro Football Academy: UK-based football training and trials company running international development programs and tryouts with European clubs. Closely comparable international trial-and-development model targeted at amateur-to-professional pathways.
• UK Football Trials: Player-trial organisation that scouts talent globally and places players into UK professional club trials. Highly comparable business model around paid tryouts, scouting events, and club placement services.
• International Soccer Academy (ISA): Spain-based football academy delivering elite training programs for international youth and pathways to Spanish clubs. Most direct comparable to SFA on geography, target customer, and professional pathway positioning.
• Soccer Camps International: Aggregator and operator of international football camps and training programs in Europe. Comparable in serving international youth seeking elite European football development experiences.

Emerging players

• Total Football Academy: International football academy offering training in Spain and Europe for youth players. Comparable niche player-development offering with focus on European club placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sfaspain2022

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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