TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE
NEXT LEVEL
INTERNATIONAL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
EUROPEAN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
We provide best-in-class training to athletes and teams who are serious about improving their game and competing in one of the world's best youth development systems.
Our programs provide unprecedented access to professional clubs. We fully integrate players into clubs during their stay, providing them with the experience of playing and competing in one of the world’s premier centers for player development - Portugal!
WHAT WE DO
European Soccer Connection offers soccer training programs in Portugal for international players aged 11 to Professional. Our mission is to provide players and teams with a unique opportunity to have a true professional academy experience at the highest levels.
Whether players are looking to improve their game or considering a professional soccer career, our programs help them reach their full potential by providing the invaluable experience of training and living abroad in one of Europe’s soccer capitals.
EUROPEAN SOCCER EXPERIENCE
Since 2010, over 150 players and teams have participated in our programs. We have the networks in place along with decade-long industry knowledge to create the ideal training environment for players.
European Soccer Connection programs can be customized to meet players' needs. Whether you're looking to get some training in while enjoying a vacation, or if you want to take your game to new heights in a professional training environment, we can customize each program to meet your goals.
WHY CHOOSE US
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Skip the scouts: get access to some of the biggest teams in Portugal and be seen and coached by professional head coaches and trainers
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Live the academy experience: train with local players in one of Europe's soccer capitals
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Get a once in a lifetime experience: we've been providing players with high-quality experiences for over 10 years
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Enjoy Portugal: Portuguese classes, surfing lessons and local tours are available to enhance your experience!
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Receive assessment from professional Portuguesse coaches with
PLAYER EXPERIENCES
Yuaan
Current team: UMSC - 2006 OPDL - Canada - Youth
Where did you train? How was your experience training at that level? I trained at Braga FC. It was a challenging experience because I could not speak to he players because I could not speak Portuguese and they could not speak English. But when the training started I felt comfortable playing and I played well.
How did the experience shape you as a soccer player?
When I came back to Canada I felt like I was the best player here because I did well in Portugal so it should be easier for me to play here. The experience of playing in Portugal definitely boosted my confidence as a soccer player. This experience helped me understand that it is not too hard to compete with the players in Portugal. It helped me understand that playing simple is better and more efficient and benefits the team more. I got better at playing faster with less touches, being aware of my surroundings, dribbling is not always necessary.
What was was it like living in Portugal?
The living conditions were good. The weather is always great. There are nice people. When I went to the local soccer field the players were inclusive of me. The only thing I struggled with living in Portugal was the language barrier but everything else was great.
Yuaan is returning to Portugal for a month in July to prepare for his 2021 season.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Through European Soccer Connection’s close relationships with European clubs, players get access to some of the world’s best training opportunities.
Our players are placed directly into a club environment. They have the unique opportunity of training with other Portuguese international players at clubs like FC Porto, SC Braga, Giemarese and many others.