15-23 years old
2 Weeks to Full Season
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Leicestershire, England

Elite Football Programme at FCV International Football Academy 

At FCV International Football Academy, we offer elite football training programmes for young football enthusiasts. These are extremely flexible to suit various schedules and availability, offering programmes that run for only 2 weeks all the way to a full season. With a variety of flexible football training programmes to choose from, such as our under-23’s squad, college teams or even our semi-professional men’s team for outstanding talent, students can gain the opportunity to advance their football skills in a professional programme that best suits their skill level.  

What’s more is that we provide UEFA-qualified coaches who adapt training to individual skill levels for a personalised experience, as well as offering competitive matches against top academies and comprehensive player development support every step of the way.

players at FCV academy, training and playing football

Elite Football Academy in England 

FCV is an elite football academy in England that focuses on progressing young players’ talents in a professional football environment. We pride ourselves on offering highly flexible programmes that offer two weeks to full season football training in England to suit individual schedules. No matter if you’re looking for an intense 2-week course that helps to improve your skills quickly or want a comprehensive one-year programme that develops your talent and academic skills over the long term, we are here to grow your talent in the best way for you. Having flexible options to choose from allows students to tailor their academy experience to match their commitment level, as well as their aspirations for a future career in the sport. Every week, players get to spend over 20 hours training like a professional and also playing in competitive matches every Wednesday!

At our commitment-based football academy in England, which suits a range of commitment levels, players get the chance to build their football skills through professional daily training sessions. These are made to challenge players and improve their skills in every area of the game. This is why every session has UEFA-qualified coaches who focus on improving and growing players’ technical abilities, tactical understanding and overall performance. Due to this, football enthusiasts are pushed in every session to level up their game and advance to higher-level teams in our academy or even gain a professional football contract. Every part of our training in our programme is tailored to helping you make continuous improvements, whether that be refining your own skills or working on team strategies. 

Alongside high-level training, players will have the opportunity to compete in competitive matches against top academies and clubs across England. This puts what you’ve learned every week to the test and provides you with a real-world game scenario that gives you a taste of playing professional football to further improve your skills.

Player Pathways Our Flexible Football Training Programmes Offer 

One of the greatest advantages of our flexible football training programmes is that they offer a direct pathway to advancing in the academy and even beyond, allowing young players to achieve success. We accept players from all over the world, and many young talents have gone on to secure professional contracts with top clubs, playing for their national teams. Through our expert coaching, exposure to competitive football and the opportunity to train in a professional environment, players have everything they need to progress in the world of football.  

What’s more is that there are exposure opportunities for everyone, including European football exposure for academy players, to progress to the next level professionally. Our alumni have consistently shown that FCV is a springboard for pursuing dreams in playing football. For more information on our football pathways, please click HERE. 

Course Inclusions 

Our program offers a comprehensive range of inclusions to ensure players receive the best possible football experience. Here’s an overview of what’s included: 

  • In-house full-time coaching program with UEFA-qualified coaches, including specialist goalkeeping sessions 
  • Exclusive accommodation with a private bathroom 
  • 3 meals per day 
  • Training & matchday kit 
  • Competitive fixtures, friendlies with pro clubs, and showcase match opportunities 
  • Filming of matches with post-match analysis 
  • Specific strength and conditioning sessions 
  • Fitness monitoring and testing 
  • Sports injury support 
  • Nutrition, health, and lifestyle advice 
  • Monthly trips to live football games and various other excursions 
  • Support with exit pathways and references. 

Visa Information 

For international players partaking in our elite football training programmes, FCV will assist you with your visa application process. For detailed information on visa requirements and support, please visit our Visa Page. 

How to Join 

  1. Contact Us: Call, email or complete our online enquiry form, providing details about yourself along with your football aspirations. 
  2. Meeting: Our team will conduct a virtual meeting to learn more about you and share more details about us to ensure that FCV is the right fit for you. 
  3. Application: Following on from your meeting with our admissions team, we will send you bookings forms to complete. 
  4. Acceptance: Once your booking forms have been completed, your journey of football development in England will commence. 
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