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Football Soccer Academy in Spain
Not Just A Number
Trials And Opportunities
Train Like A Pro At Iconic Football Academy™
Why Choose Iconic Football Academy™
Real Training, Real Opportunities
Iconic Football Academy™ is based in Estepona, just south of Marbella in Spain. We train in a serious, professional‑style environment with UEFA‑licensed coaches, competing alongside semi‑pro and pro‑level players.
Our full‑time residential international football soccer academy is built for ambitious male players aged 16+ who want real development and realistic pathways towards trials and higher‑level football, including pro and semi‑pro opportunities.
If you are serious about your football and ready to work, we match your effort with coaching, support and a clear plan for your development, with honest feedback on your progress.
Trials, Signings and Club Network
Real Pathways, Not Just Promises.
Since launching, Iconic Football Academy™ has already helped players earn trials and assisted signings with clubs through our network. We compete against federated teams, organise showcase matches and use our contacts to put the right players in front of the right people. We do not promise contracts – but we do provide real options, honest feedback and support at every step of your journey.
- *Trials arranged for multiple players through our club network
- Assisted signings with federated clubs
- Regular showcase matches against competitive opposition
- Strong relationships with scouts, coaches and agents
- Strong relationships with federated and professional clubs
*Trial and signing opportunities are always subject to player ability.
Selective Squads, Real Focus on Player Development
Individual Attention, Not Just Numbers.
At Iconic Football Academy™ we keep our squads intentionally selective. That means more time on the pitch, more individual feedback and coaches who actually know your game. You are seen, coached and supported as an individual, with clear goals and honest conversations about your future. We deliberately limit each intake so we can maintain quality, give serious players the focused football development they need and identify those ready for trial and showcase matches through our network.
- Limited squad sizes for more individual attention
- Coaches who know your strengths and what you need to improve
- More minutes in training and showcase matches
- Player‑focused environment, not a numbers game
Football Soccer Programmes in Spain
Live and Train Like a Professional in Southern Spain.
Our football soccer academy in Estepona (Málaga), on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, is built for ambitious players who want to live and train like professionals. We offer different programme lengths and education routes so you can choose the pathway that fits your football goals and study needs.
We follow a structured weekly schedule that combines high‑intensity pitch sessions, strength and conditioning and optional education pathways. Training takes place in a professional environment with clear expectations on attitude, work rate and standards.
Estepona offers year‑round sunshine, a safe environment and excellent facilities – an ideal base for your football development.
Intensive Training
- Professional football environment
- State‑of‑the‑art football facilities
- UEFA‑licensed coaches
- 10+ sessions per week
- Strength, conditioning and development
- Regular showcase games
- Matches against federated and professional club teams
Play Football at a Higher Level
- Train as a pro footballer
- Elite performance environment
- Showcase matches against competitive opposition
- Visits from scouts and agents
- Trial opportunities with clubs through our network
- Real pathways to pro and semi‑pro levels
Accommodation with Full Board
Live in a Safe, Professional Environment.
You stay in quality accommodation in Estepona with a full‑board option, creating a safe and focused environment for full‑time training. You live close to training facilities, with support on hand and a routine that matches the demands of serious football development.
- Quality accommodation in Estepona
- Pro‑style living environment
- 3 meals per day planned by a top nutritionist
- Shared rooms – single supplement available
International Players
Non-EU, Non-Schengen Players
Visa Support, Relocation and Player Care
If you are a non‑EU player, you need a current, valid passport to enter Spain. For stays of more than 90 days, and if you are aged 18+, you must select our Football + Spanish programme option.
We work with officially accredited education partners, which allows you to stay in Spain legally while you study. We provide all the legal documents necessary to support your Student Visa application.
Visa Support, Relocation and Player Care
Visa Support, Relocation and Player Care
- Full relocation support for international players
- Visa application assistance for non‑EU players
- Spanish language courses (18+) through accredited Instituto Cervantes partners
- 24/7 multilingual support during the programme
Football in Spain for International Players
Football in Spain for International Players
Athletes from outside the EU are a great fit for the academy. We welcome players from all over the world who are looking for international football programmes in Spain and opportunities to play abroad.
We offer football soccer programmes to both European and non‑EU players, taking into account individual eligibility and visa requirements.
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