The history of PFA
The PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY organizes exceptional advanced training camps led by former professional footballers.
These camps are mainly held during school holidays in the Île-de-France region.
25 years of passion in 3 steps
PFA opened its doors in 2024, with the first edition taking place during the February 2024 holidays, followed by the second edition in April 2024. During the summer of 2024, we launched a new edition in the 92 region in partnership with the GVFC club, and in the 93 region in partnership with the Villepinte club.
These events are exclusively reserved for football players in the U6 to U16 categories. PFA is supported by several renowned international players and former players such as Robert PIRES, Ricardo FATY, and the iconic Nicolas ANELKA.
This opportunity offers young players a unique and accessible professional experience.
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Our academy is much more than a training center; it is a legacy we are passionate about passing on. Twenty-five years ago, we had the privilege of being trained by Francisco Filho, a football legend, inspiration for the whole team, we have the opportunity to pass on this knowledge to future generations.
15 years of professional football
All of our coaches, with between 10 and 20 years of professional careers under their belts, bring a wealth of international experience. Some have even represented the national teams of France, Senegal, or Algeria. Today, we leverage this background to serve the younger generations, training them both technically and personally.
The desire to pass on
With 20 years of professional experience, we decided to return to the core value: passing on knowledge. Today, we dedicate everything we have learned to the new generations. Our goal? To train talented players, but also men and women ready to face challenges both on and off the field.
PFA for all levels
The long-term ambition is to expand across the provinces and internationally while maintaining the core in Île-de-France.
The academy for everyone
The goal of our camps is to develop both the sporting skills and social values of the participants. These camps are designed to improve the technical, tactical, and physical abilities of young players, while providing them with a structured environment led by qualified coaches. The youth benefit from intensive training sessions, reinforcement of football fundamentals, as well as matches and specific workshops to perfect their game.
The PFA elite
The Elite Section is dedicated to professional footballers and the most promising young players who are eager to improve their footballing abilities.
We offer advanced technical and tactical training, a personalized physical preparation program, and mental coaching to develop well-rounded athletes capable of performing at the highest level.
Players management
PFA Management is a key section of the Professional Football Academy (PFA), dedicated to supporting young talents in their transition to professional football. Our mission is to guide and facilitate the placement of our players in professional clubs by establishing a solid structure that meets club expectations while supporting the development of our athletes.
A team made up of professionals
The young players are supervised by professional coaches, including Jacques and Ricardo FATY, Coach James, Richard SOUMAH, Sullivan JOUS, Anatole NGAMUKOL, Fabrice NUMERIC, Christopher MESQUITA… most of whom come from the INF Clairefontaine.