An exclusive program developed over 25 years: live and train like a true elite athlete with the Spanish approach to football, following the methodology of Palencia Football Academy.
PALENCIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY is an international football academy with accommodation in Spain, offering the opportunity to receive complete Spanish secondary and professional sports education and achieve significant success in football. The diploma is recognized in all European countries.
The Academy operates under the patronage and support of the Palencia City Council.
PALENCIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY (PFA) is part of the Spanish youth football club Club Internacional de la Amistad, playing in the Spanish championship.
The main goal of the Academy is to prepare and promote players to professional football.
A key part of training is integration into Spain's official competitive environment. Every player, regardless of age, obtains an official licence (ficha) from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) — the right to play regular Spanish championship matches as part of football clubs. The Academy handles the entire licensing process.
PALENCIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY graduates have signed contracts with top clubs
The visionary behind Palencia Football Academy with a background in Europe's top football leagues. He has worked within the structures of Spanish Deportivo de la Coruña and Italian Hellas Verona F.C. He served as Sports Director at the Atlético de Madrid campus.
Saúl integrates the demands of elite football into PFA's training process. His focus is on preparing players for the pace of professional leagues, developing tactical intelligence and rigorous competitive standards.
Everything a player needs to take their career to the highest possible level
Expert guidance personalized to the player. An academy dedicated to excellence, growth and success in the beautiful game.
PFA coaches have extensive experience developing young talents at the Atlético de Madrid High Performance Summer Camps in Palencia.
AI-powered video analysis tracks every player's performance with cutting-edge technology to unleash their full potential.
Developed by PFA over 25+ years and led by coaches who formed young elite talents in professional clubs
Ball mastery, first touch, position-specific skills refined daily.
Game intelligence and decision-making, the Spanish school of football.
Strength, speed and injury prevention with personalized routines.
Resilience, focus and the mentality of a professional athlete.
Our head coach and assistants honed their expertise in professional clubs, forming young elite talents such as Pape Diop (R.C. Celta de Vigo), Kim Young-Gyu (U.D. Almería) and Michal Figeľ (Rayo Vallecano).
Personalized coaching and cutting-edge technology, five team training days per week.
Track progress, receive feedback and set targets for improvement.
Analyze performance, refine tactics and improve with expert feedback every week.
Showcase talent on a national stage and catch the eye of scouts.
Exclusive access to top-level La Liga clubs such as Atlético de Madrid, Racing de Santander or Real Oviedo.
Compete against top-tier opponents, developing resilience and skills.
A professional athlete's day, balanced with education
Weekend schedule and activities are organized according to games and tournaments.
Complejo Deportivo “Campos Góticos” and sports gym at Centro Supera “La Lanera”.
Recovery areas at Centro Supera “La Lanera” and in-house physiotherapy at the residence.
Players live in a dedicated residence with round-the-clock care.
Academy players can receive a complete Spanish secondary and professional sports education and achieve significant success in football. The diploma is recognized in all European countries.
Academy players compete for various teams in the Spanish Championship in División Nacional and División Regional, while the Academy's Juvenil team (C.I. la Amistad) plays in the strongest Spanish division against clubs like Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Getafe, Rayo Vallecano and Leganés in Liga Nacional.
Since 2021, Palencia Football Academy (PFA) has been affiliated with professional clubs, where our Academy players gain experience playing in adult football through their reserve teams.
PALENCIA FOOTBALL ACADEMY graduates have signed their first professional contracts with football clubs such as Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Real Valladolid, Celta Vigo, River Plate and others.
The Academy team participates in international tournaments every season, where our players compete with teams from around the world and attract the attention of scouts from top clubs.
Annual unique events for all players: Racing Experience — training at Racing de Santander facilities; Rayo Vallecano Experience — visit to the Madrid club's academy; Atlético de Madrid Experience — training sessions at Atlético de Madrid Academy facilities.
Every Academy player, regardless of age, receives an official licence (ficha) from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), granting the right to participate in regular Spanish championship matches. The Academy handles the entire licensing process, eliminating legal complexities for foreign players.
Choose your academic path while elevating your football level
Offered at Palencia Junior College — intensive language learning from day one.
Levels I, II and III at Palencia Junior College — a professional qualification in sport.
We adjust the training schedule so it fits seamlessly with your studies.
Professional football training in Spain
Payment plan (Full Season): €7,000 → €8,000 → €8,000. Tournaments and pro-club clinics depend on program dates.
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Calle Lola de la Fuente S/N, 34004 Palencia, Spain. Nearby airports: Madrid (1h 30m), Valladolid (25m), Santander (2h 30m).
