Football academy in Spain — expertly matched to the player
We represent international admissions for three residential academies in three price categories. We help you choose the one that truly fits you, and tuition is always paid only directly to the academy.
Three levels. Three colors. One standard of honesty.
Every academy is residential, licensed and competes in official Spanish federation football. The difference is budget, region and pathway, and we'll tell you plainly which one fits, including where not to overpay.
Nextstars FC Academy
- Ages 14–22: the widest age range
- Official RFEF matches · U18 & Senior teams
- School, meals, gym & pool included
Palencia Football Academy
- Ages 15–21 · international residence
- RFEF licence and official matches for every player
- Nutritionist menu · sports education degree
TFL F.C. Academy
- Juniors 14–16 & PRO 17+ · boys & girls
- Season + tryouts with 1st & 2nd division clubs
- American Diploma school options · FIFA agents
Answer three questions — get an honest match
Compare the three academies
| Nextstars FC · Cádiz | Palencia FA | TFL F.C. · Madrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | € value | €€ flagship | €€€ premium |
| Full season | €14,500 · 10 mo | €23,000 · 10 mo | €32,500 · 9 mo (up to €45,000 with private school, 10 mo) |
| Other options | 2 wk €850 · 1 mo €1,500 · 3 mo €4,450 · 6 mo €8,800 | 1 mo €2,800 · 5 mo €12,500 | 6 mo €22,500 · 9 mo + online school €36,500 |
| Ages | 14–22 | 15–21 | Juniors 14–16 · PRO 17–23 · boys & girls |
| Accommodation | Residence, rooms of 2–3 | International residence, 24/7 security | Luxury residence · individual room & own bathroom |
| Competition | Official RFEF matches, U18 & Senior | Liga Nacional Juvenil, Div. Nacional/Regional | Federación season + immersive tryouts with 1st/2nd div. clubs |
| Education | Public school + Spanish classes | Spanish lessons + sports education degree | Spanish/UEFA course · American Diploma online or at Liceo Europeo |
| Best for | First experience abroad · tight budget · players 20+ | A serious season of development in strong leagues | Final push to professional football through club tryouts |
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Season 2026/27 prices, set by each academy. Accommodation, meals, training and insurance included at all three.
From first message to first training
No trial trip required before enrollment. From application to arrival usually takes 4–8 weeks, including the visa.
Apply
Age, position and your budget: two minutes.
Choose
We compare the academies against your goals, honestly.
Enroll
The academy confirms the player and issues its own invoice.
Visa D
Step-by-step guidance with the academy's documents.
Arrive
We meet the family in Spain and stay in touch all season.
A €20,000 decision deserves proof, not promises
We never touch your money
Tuition goes to the academy's official bank account against the academy's own invoice. Our commission is paid by the academies for filling their international places, not by you.
Verified representative status
Each academy has issued us a signed letter of authorization. Contact any academy directly and confirm who we are before you commit.
A team in Spain, not behind a screen
We are based in Spain, visit the academies in person and meet arriving families. During the season you always have a contact on the ground.
Results you can verify
The academies' track record is public: graduates play at Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis and in national teams. Check any name in open football databases before you decide.
Start with a two-minute form
We reply within 8 hours via WhatsApp or email, in English, Spanish, Russian or French. No payment is requested at this stage.