Residential Soccer School in Portugal 

Highlights Include

• Training from Monday - Saturday 

• Portuguese Classes

• Accommodation (2 players per room)

• Competing in Portuguese leagues (for long-term players only)

• Match plays

• Uniform

• Full Board for players (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• Tournaments

• Tryouts

• Sports Psychology

• High Performance Sport Medicine

• Security 24 hours

• Laundry

Not Included

• Flight 

• Insurance

• School/College

Location: Portugal

Ages: 13 + (Boys and Girls)

Accommodations: 5 stars 

Training: 5 stars 

Dates: Application 2025/2026 is open! Player can join any time during the year

Prices: from 900 euros/1 week

About Residential Soccer School in Portugal

The Residential Soccer School in Portugal is a soccer boarding school open year-round. Soccer players will get a great education while achieving their goals. Upon arrival at the academy, the coaches will check players’ level. Then, they will be placed to one of the local Portuguese clubs. In the morning, players will train with the team and their coach. In the afternoon, they will train with their club and will have a chance to compete in the Portuguese leagues.

The academy has a strong focus on education and soccer, and developing well-rounded athletes. The players attend a local, private school taught in English, and the academy also encourages language learning—especially Portuguese—as it is an invaluable skill for aspiring professionals. The accommodations house two people per room. In the morning, the players train at the academy, and in the evening, they play with local Portuguese clubs. It is an immersive experience and a good opportunity for players to compete in Portuguese leagues.

Note: For players who join the 10 month soccer program, the academy will provide registration in Portuguese leagues for all ages. This is one of the only academies in Europe that does it for non-EU citizens.

The first soccer training session starts at 8:30 a.m. (Soccer sessions can last for 90 to 100 minutes).
Once a week in the morning, the players have Portuguese language classes from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lunch is usually at 12:15 p.m. At 1:00 p.m., all the players go to school or the university. They usually return around 5:30 p.m., and by 6:30 p.m. they join the clubs for team training. Most of the teams have 4 to 5 weekly training sessions. On the days without team training, the players can choose to rest or use the training facilities for their own individual workout.
Every weekend, the players have league matches on Saturdays or Sundays. In case the players  join the Academy for a short term program, the mornings are busy with the academy training. In the afternoon, there will be individual training sessions and during free time, there is time for Portuguese classes 1 or 2 times a week.
On the weekends all the players join their clubs and play Portuguese League matches, with the hope of performing well and catching the eye of professional clubs and scouts.

It is a great opportunity for players who are looking to study abroad, learn Portuguese language and play soccer in Portugal.

Please note: Participants can join the program anytime during the year for 1-10 months.

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Facilities:

• Soccer Fields 

• Pool

• Gym

• Residence

• University

• School

• College

• Cafeteria

Coaches:

Professional FIFA Soccer Coaches 

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