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BARCELONA FOOTBALL ACADEMY EXPERIENCE

The mediterranean and diverse football capital

Living Barcelona

Some players dream about playing in the perfect place, and some live it. Barcelona has for years used it perfect location and weather to not only allow players to train yearlong but be part of the centre of the football world within Europe.

A football environment without limits leads to uniting players from all different nationalities with their common passion to live and breathe football.

With players from all over the world and its own rich football history, the Catalonian capital has become one of the world’s major football hub cities.

During Kaptiva Sports Academy beginning in 2012, 162 players from 6 continents and 55 countries have donned the purple jersey.

THE PLACE TO BE

Teams, brands, and organisations have used the city as their backdrop, giving local players a wide range of opportunities not found in many other places in the world. Exclusive events, the world’s top youth tournaments, and its prestigious high-level competition has proven time after time to produce top world class footballers competing in the renowned La Liga and UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona and Espanyol are two of the most important teams in La Liga, but you also are less than an hour away from another well-known team, Girona. Barcelona has and will remain the place to be for aspiring footballers.

BARCELONA CULTURE

Barcelona has a lot to offer due to the mix of cultures and it’s long history. It’s consider one of the most important cities of the mediterranean sea and also one of the top european beauties.

Every week you might find free activities and a great variety of arts to enjoy. Outstanding  music concerts and a great theater tradition makes it a perfect place to learn and have fun at the same time.

If you love sports, you will find Barcelona really interesting. Since the olympic Games in 1992 they have been taking sports really seriously. Some of the best sports atractions include a great tennis tournement, one of the best basketball teams in Europe, Rugby games every weekend

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FOOTBALL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

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Annual Program12 to 17 years oldSeptember to JuneMore InfoApply now
6 Months Program12 to 17 years oldJanuary to JuneMore InfoApply now
Trials Academy Program12 to 17 years oldSelected DatesMore InfoApply now
Summer Camp Session 12008-2013June 30th to July 13th, 2024More InfoApply now
Summer Camp Session 22008-2013July 15th to July 28th, 2024More InfoApply now
Summer Camp Sessions 1 & 22008-2013June 30th to July 28th,2024More InfoApply now

testimonials

“Matt experiences both on and off the soccer field have been more than a dream come true for him”

Mr. & Ms. Landry (KSA parents)

“Kaptiva has aided me in setting up my future by offering a wide variety of options for development and success throughout all different age categories.”

Aguistin Spaan (KSA Player)

“In the past year KSA has been a stepping stone towards success. They allow you to express yourself on the pitch as well as off the pitch. KSA gave me the opportunity to find out what level I’m at, measuring myself with professional teams around the world, getting to experience many different cultures from around the world.

Kwinda (KSA player)

“Amazing experience and quality program!”

Jose D'Oliveira (KSA player)

“Let me express my gratitude for Kaptiva, the whole team, thank you!
Just dropped my son at the residence, his eyes were bright and so happy to be back. That’s truly all a mother and a father wants for their child, a happy soul. He is looking forward to achieving the best he can be.
We were greeted by a wonderful team, a warm welcoming!
Every little single detail in the residence was thought of carefully, one can tell straight away. Everything was perfect, and I mean it, perfect.
And let’s get started with a brilliant year, lots of hard work, laughs and success to all ☀️⚽️?”

Katia Miyazawa (KSA parent)

“My son has just returned from Kaptiva after 12 months there. It was the best experience of his life to date. He loved the school, the fellow students, the training and the games. I can not recommend it highly enough. Being from Australia, it was a difficult decision to make to send my 15 year old so far away but he was so well cared for and supported, and learnt so much about soccer, that I would do it all again if i could.”

Donns Cook (KSA parent)

“Our son Yannick joined Kaptiva Sports Academy in september 2019. Expectations were very high after he passed the trials, earlier in March. And these high expectations were all met! The programme was excellent, the young staff matey but firm. As his parents we felt comfortable to leave Yannick in their hands.
Unfortunately Yannick tore his cruciate ligament early in the season, and we thought that that was the end of his Kaptiva adventure. Thanks to the tremendous effort of the staff, he had surgery by the best team he could get (the surgeons of FC Barcelona, thanks to Figi) and was coached throughout most of his revalidation, until Corona forced him to go home.  We have seen Yannick grow as a person, become mentally stronger.
Last year turned out differently than expected, but we wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Thanks Kaptiva!”

Cynthia casper Hengstman (KSA parent)

“The Academy provides an opportunity for our son to pursue his dream of a Footballer, while continuing his schooling in an English environment at the same site with first class facilities. The Academy also provides valuable exposure and our son had the privilege to participate in the MIC tournament and to visit world class Football Clubs / facilities such as Valencia, Sevilla and Manchester (both City and United). Based on our experience, we strongly recommend KAPTIVA to anyone wishing to give their child the opportunity of pursuing their Football dream”

Caby and Lana Cabanelas (KSA parents)

“The bottom line is that if you are looking for an intensive soccer program in a safe environment (Sant Cugat is a great little town), run by caring, dedicated professionals, we would highly recommend Kaptiva Sports Academy “

Carolina Robbio (KSA parents)

“Kaptiva Sports Academy is highly recommended. Three years of training with the Spanish soccer way, improvement as a footballer is very good. Also growing as a person is something they all learn. We are very satisfied with the school, living arrangement and the soccer sessions…”

Bård Karlsen (KSA parent)

“My son has just returned from Kaptiva after 12 months there. It was the best experience of his life to date. He loved the school, the fellow students, the training and the games. I can not recommend it highly enough. Being from Australia, it was a difficult decision to make to send my 15 year old so far away but he was so well cared for and supported, and learnt so much about soccer, that I would do it all again if i could”

Donns Cook (KSA parent)

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Visit our FAQ section to find quick answers to our most common questions. If you need to talk to a Kaptiva Sports Academy representative, please feel free to call us or shoot us an email via the contact form below.

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