Steven Gerrard Academy Alicante’s mission is to give aspiring young footballers the opportunity to access elite football programmes and provide a platform for reaching their potential in Spain or further afield.
Playing pathways in Spain, the UK, and Internationally.
Professional training & playing facilities.
Players from over 15 different nationalities.
Train at least 3 times a week.
You will fit straight into an already established international club, thanks to our partners Alicante City FC. We currently have a development academy, an U19’s, U23’s, and a 1st team. Players will have the opportunity to join the development academy and rise through the levels, with the potential of playing in Primera Regional and even the Copa Del Rey.
We are obsessed to be the best and want you to be too. Players will be encouraged to play to the highest level possible and already established links will make it possible for players to push on into the higher leagues in Spain, the UK, and further afield.
Player Highlight
Arran Blane joined the programme in September 2021, after impressing in training Arran has gained the opportunity through ACFC Coach David De La Hera to join the Hercules Juvenil Squad. Arran is now training 4 times a week at the former La Liga side Ciudad Deportiva and is hoping to make his debut in the coming months once he turns 18.
Training
Training is where the major developments in your game happen. Whether that is through tactical and technical sessions on the pitch, or developing physically in the gym, our coaches will look to stretch and challenge you to improve throughout your time with us. You will have at least 3 football sessions and at least 1 gym session per week.
Fixtures
As part of your football programme, you will take part in weekly competitive fixtures. If you play at a high level, you will have the opportunity every week to play against youth academies in the region and even compete in national competitions such as the Copa Del Rey.
Staff
We are Obsessed to be the best and this is particularly important when it comes to employing our staff. Our coaches are UEFA qualified with playing experience at professional clubs in La Liga and/or coaching experience at professional academies. All coaches share the same goal – to develop players to be the best they possibly can be with the aim of pushing them into as far as they can possibly go in football, whether that is professional, semi-professional or into a higher level grassroots club.
Facilities
Players have access to fantastic training pitches that can be viewed from their bedroom window. Next to the training pitches, there is a state-of-the-art fitness suite with a rooftop gym where S&C sessions will be held. Matches will be played on professional standard 4G and grass pitches at different clubs around the region and further afield.
