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A MULTI-BRAND YOUTH SOCCER PLATFORM

Three clubs. One platform.

Building players. Growing clubs. Creating pathways.

iFootball Group brings GFI Academy, Barcelona Soccer Excellence and NEXO Soccer together through shared resources, stronger player pathways and professional infrastructure while preserving each club's identity and community.

We help great academies grow without losing what made them great.

Grassroots to Next-level pathways

One platform. Multiple identities. Shared strength.

THE iFOOTBALL MODEL

Centralize the business. Preserve the sport. Unlock growth.

Great academy leaders should spend more time leading players, coaches and culture - and less time carrying payroll, accounting, compliance, technology, registration, marketing and reporting on their own.

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THE ACADEMY RETAINS

  • Sporting leadership
  • Technical philosophy
  • Brand identity
  • Community relationships
  • Coaching culture
  • Player development DNA

THE POWER OF THE NETWORK

A player should not be limited by where the journey began.

The platform connects local development with broader resources, relationships and next-step environments. As players progress, the network can create access to stronger competition, high-performance settings, college exposure, professional pathways and selected international opportunities.

  1. 01

    First Touch & Recreational

    A positive introduction to the game, foundational movement, confidence and love of soccer.

  2. 02

    Competitive

    Consistent coaching, team habits, meaningful competition and a stronger commitment to improvement.

  3. 03

    High Performance

    More demanding training, higher competitive standards, individual development planning and exposure to advanced environments.

  4. 04

    National Exposure

    Selected players may compete in national or regional platforms, showcases and events appropriate to their level.

  5. 05

    College / Pro / International

    For qualified players, the network can help create visibility, guidance and connections toward college, senior, professional or selected international opportunities.

FOR ACADEMY OWNERS

Identity protected. Growth unlocked.

You do not have to choose between preserving your academy and scaling it. iFootball strengthens everything around the sporting product without replacing the identity, people and community that made it successful.

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  • Keep your brand and local relationships.
  • Gain professional systems and reporting.
  • Reduce founder dependence and back-office burden.
  • Create new opportunities for players, coaches and staff.
  • Build a clear, aligned long-term plan.

CAREERS

Help build the operating platform behind the next generation of soccer academies.

Our team works across coaching, academy management, operations, finance, marketing, technology, facilities and administration. We are looking for people who care about the player experience and know that strong organizations are built through consistent work.

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  • 01Put players first
  • 02Respect local identity
  • 03Own the details
  • 04Build together

BUILT BY OPERATORS

Business experience. Elite soccer experience. One operating team.

Our leadership team combines company building, academy operations, finance, marketing, high-performance soccer and player development - supported by professionals across every function required to scale.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Growth should create more opportunity.

We measure growth not only by enrollment and locations, but by the opportunities created for players, coaches, families and local communities.

Our Community Impact

Keep what makes you special. Gain what helps you grow.

Whether you are leading an academy, looking for the right environment for a player or exploring a strategic partnership, there is a clear next step.