Trials Are Open Year-Round Here's How to Prepare
Arrive in Shape
Training sessions run twice daily - morning and afternoon. Our coaching staff evaluates you across technical, tactical, physical, and mental dimensions from the moment you step on the pitch.
Players who arrive match-fit make an immediate impression. Players who don't, spend the first few days catching up - and in a 1-week or 1-month trial, every session counts.
Train before you travel. Arrive ready to perform.
Know Your Game
We're not just watching what you do with the ball. We're watching how you read situations, how you communicate, how you respond to being corrected in a new environment.
Come with self-awareness. Know your strengths and be honest about your weaknesses. Players who are coachable and adaptable stand out every time - regardless of current level.
Sort Your Documents Early
Visa and passport arrangements are your responsibility. This is especially important for international players coming from outside the EU.
Sort these well in advance - delays can cost you your spot. Once your application is accepted, a 20% deposit is required to secure your place. The remaining balance is due 15 days before your trial start date.
Don't leave the paperwork to the last minute.
Pack Smart
We take care of the essentials - training kit, accommodation, 3 meals per day, and airport transfers on arrival and departure.
What you need to bring yourself:
Football boots and shin guards
Personal hygiene products
A local SIM card if needed
Money for personal expenses and any snacks outside of meals
Travel light, but don't arrive unprepared.
Come with the Right Mindset
The trial is an evaluation, yes. But it's also the beginning of a relationship with the academy and the coaching staff.
The players who leave a lasting impression aren't always the most technically gifted in the group. They're the ones who are focused, professional, and hungry - the ones who treat every session like it matters. Because it does.
Who Can Apply?
Trials are open to players aged 15 to 23 from anywhere in the world. Whether you're coming from Angola, Brazil, the UK, or anywhere else - if you have the quality and the commitment, we want to see it.
Choose between a 1-week or 1-month trial format depending on your availability and goals.
Ready to Take the Step?
Applications are reviewed individually by our coaching staff. Not every application is accepted — which means if you get the call, make it count.
Apply Now and Secure Your Spot →
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