PRO FOOTBALL ACADEMY PORTUGAL
WHERE FOOTBALL MEETS EDUCATION
ELITE TRAINING, STRONG ACADEMICS, AND A SAFE PLACE TO GROW
Pro Football Academy Portugal is a residential football academy for athletes aged 13 and above. We combine elite football development with strong academic support, creating an environment where players can focus, improve, and evolve.
Our athletes train every day, study with structure with a flexible schedule, and live together in a safe and supportive community. Our goal is simple: help each athlete develop as a player and as a person, building the foundation for a successful future - on and off the pitch.
SAME GOAL. DIFFERENT PATHWAYS.
SHORT TERM
Our Short-Term Program is built for athletes who want to maximise their performance during school breaks.
This program offers a full immersion in academy life — living on campus, training with purpose every day, and following the habits that define serious players. It provides a focused environment to improve quickly, understand what elite training feels like, and make the most of every moment at the academy.
2 Daily Football Training Sessions
Accommodation & Meals
Strength & Conditioning Training
24/7 Support & Supervision
LONG TERM
Our Long-Term Program is built for athletes who want to take football seriously while still prioritizing their education.
Players train daily, follow a flexible academic schedule adapted to their needs, and develop the discipline required to perform at a high level. With personalised support, strong routines, dedicated staff, and all services structured around maximising performance, this pathway offers everything an athlete needs to grow — on the pitch, in the classroom, and in daily life.
2 Daily Football Training Sessions
Accommodation & Meals
Strength & Conditioning Training
24/7 Support & Supervision
Certified & Flexible Academic Pathways
Safety & Health Support Services
Training & Competing with a Portuguese club
CAMPS
Our International Camps bring the PFA Portugal experience to athletes all over the world. From the United States to Poland, India, and many other destinations, our coaching team travels globally to deliver high-quality football sessions that reflect the intensity, methodology, and professionalism of our academy.
These camps are designed for players who want to experience how we train, how we think, and how we develop athletes at the highest standards.
UEFA-licensed coaches
Football Training Sessions
A clear look at our training style
PFA Portugal training, brought directly to you
Your Opportunity to Play at a Portuguese Club!
Every athlete in our Long-Term Program is registered with a club affiliated with the Aveiro Football Association. This first step allows players to fully experience Portuguese football — its rhythm, competitiveness, and demands.
From there, progression depends on the athlete’s performance, consistency, and mentality. Standing out at regional level opens the door to higher opportunities, whether in college football or professional leagues in Portugal and around the world.
Many of our athletes have successfully followed this pathway. Discover their stories in our Inspiring Journeys section.
Train at the Academy in the morning. Compete with your Club in the afternoon.
JOIN US NOW
Taking the first step has never been easier!
Submit the contact form, tell us which program you are interested in, and our team will get in touch to explain how the academy works and guide you through the admission process. We’ll answer your questions, share all the details, and help you understand if Pro Football Academy Portugal is the right fit.
TESTIMONIALS
Loved by Players Trusted by Parents
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FAQs
You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers
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Our athletes follow a structured, high-performance routine:
Two football training sessions per day (morning and late afternoon) with UEFA-licensed coaches.
One gym session daily, focused on strength, mobility, and injury prevention.
Flexible school schedules, adapted individually so students can train every day. Some days the athletes attend school in the morning, other days in the afternoon — depending on the academic level.
University students have more varied timetables, and we help organise everything.
Meals are provided at our canteen with a pre-planned, athlete-focused menu.
Transportation is handled by the academy for safety and convenience.
Long-term athletes who join a Portuguese club attend club training in the afternoons.
Sundays are rest days, and club matches usually take place on weekends.
The daily structure is designed to balance training, education, recovery, and well-being.
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Athletes staying at PFA Portugal benefit from a complete, all-inclusive programme designed for high-performance living. This includes:
Full-board accommodation with nutritious meals
Daily football and gym training sessions with UEFA-licensed coaches
24/7 supervision and a safe, supportive environment
Training Kit
Players in the Long-Term program also enjoy:
Flexible academic schedules through our partner schools
Transportation to school, training sessions, and club activities
Medical support, physiotherapy access, and injury monitoring
Nutrition guidance tailored to each athlete’s needs
Mental coaching sessions and team workshops
Study rooms and academic support
Opportunities to trial or train with local Portuguese clubs (long-term programme)
Everything is structured to help athletes grow, perform, and feel at home.
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The process begins when families submit a contact form describing the athlete’s age, nationality, background, and goals. Our team then explains how the academy works and which programme may be the best fit.
If the family wishes to move forward, the athlete joins a call with our Head Coach and CEO, Carlos André Oliveira. This conversation helps us understand the athlete’s motivation and ensures that both sides see a good fit.
Once the athlete is approved, we connect the family with our specialised departments — Public Relations for documentation and our Education Department to define the academic pathway, when required. If a visa is needed, we guide the family through the entire process.
Programme fees are paid in full before arrival, and long-term athletes always start with a two-week trial period to confirm that the academy is the right environment before committing to the full season.
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Yes — safety is one of our top priorities.
Aveiro is a very safe and peaceful city, ideal for young athletes.
Inside the academy, staff are present 24/7, supervising daily activities and ensuring a secure environment.
We have security systems in place throughout the facilities.
Parents can trust that their children are always monitored and supported.
