A full-time, tuition-based international academy in Málaga for serious players aged 14–19. Programmes from €3,150. Admissions by assessment only.
Train and Study in Spain
Residential Football Academy
Residential programme. Relocation required. No free trials.
FC Malaga City Academy
For Ambitious Players Serious About Pursuing a European Pathway
Established in 2013, our residential football academy in Spain is designed for ambitious players aged 14–19 who are serious about pursuing a European football pathway. We work with families prepared for international relocation and students committed to combining full-time training with education in a professional environment.
Players train and compete against top European clubs, gaining exposure to elite football while developing within a structured academy system built to identify and support talented unsigned players from around the world.
Success Stories
Since 2013, FC Malaga City is proud to have worked with and developed a high number of international players that have made the jump to the professional level. The amount of Academy success stories represents a tremendous amount of hard work from both players and staff a like, as we continue to create new exciting connections and opportunities for our players to take full advantage of.
The Academy
Programmes and Prices
All programmes are residential and include training, accommodation, and education support.
1 Month Program
€3,150
(1st Day – Final Day of Said Month)
4 Month Program
€11,975
(September 6th – December 18th)
5 Month Program
€14,650
(January 7th – May 31st)
9 Month Program
€24,550
(September 6th – May 31st)
Limited places per intake. Admissions by assessment.
What You Get
A Complete Football Development Experience
This isn’t just training — it’s a structured, professional environment designed to develop serious players and open real opportunities.
Professional Football Environment
Train and compete in a system built to mirror the demands of the modern game.
Education Pathway
Continue your education while pursuing your football ambitions.
International Experience
Step outside your comfort zone and develop in a global football setting.
Player Residence
Live and Train in Málaga
Players are based at Marina del Este — a secure, high-quality residential environment designed specifically for international athletes.
Set on the Mediterranean coastline, the residence offers a balance of performance, recovery and lifestyle.
This is more than just accommodation — it’s a lifestyle designed to support your development on and off the pitch.
Your Pathway Forward
Everything within the programme is built to move you forward — whether that’s into university football or the professional game.
For players and parents alike, this is about turning potential into a clear, structured future.
Admissions Process
Joining the academy is straightforward and designed to identify players with the right potential and mindset.
Each stage ensures we maintain a high-performance environment with committed players.
Working Partnerships
With some of the World’s Leading Football Entities
Over the last 10 years, forming strong professional partnerships has been central to FC Malaga City´s growth, innovation, and success. The opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading organizations provides a fantastic opportunity for our Academy players to access additional knowledge, shared learning and the exchange of best practices. We have found from experience that these long standing partnerships enable collective action, making a greater impact and contributing to positive change.
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