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International Soccer Academy for Young Players

International Soccer Academy – Global Football Training & Professional Programs Abroad

What is Soccer Talent Identification?

Soccer Talent Identification is a leading international soccer academy in Italy created for young players who want to train, improve and be evaluated in a professional football environment. Based in the heart of Italy, our programs combine Italian football methodology, technical and tactical development, performance assessment, friendly matches, trials and scouting opportunities for international players. Our structured programs include long-term development pathways, Professional Soccer Program Abroad, Soccer Trials Italy, and opportunities for players worldwide to train and showcase their skills. From Try-Out Italy to advanced coaching courses, we provide a complete pathway for aspiring players to join professional clubs through Professional Players Training. Based in Italy but tailored for global athletes, we help young players develop technical mastery and connect with professional football opportunities. Join our Global Football Academy to experience international training, professional soccer programs abroad, and world-class talent development for students from USA, UK, Canada, Russia, Africa, Australia, and Europe.
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Football academy programs for international players

Soccer Talent Identification offers football academy programs for international players who want more than a standard soccer camp abroad. The academy is designed for motivated young players who want to experience Italian football, improve their game and receive a professional evaluation of their current level. The programs are suitable for young footballers, families looking for a serious soccer academy in Italy, international students, teams, academies and coaches. Players can join individual development programs, short-term soccer trials, pre season training camps, international tournaments and coaching education experiences. This makes Soccer Talent Identification a flexible soccer academy in Italy for different goals: player development, technical improvement, tactical understanding, scouting exposure, team preparation and football education. Whether a player is searching for an Italian football academy, the objective remains the same: to provide a structured environment where talent can be trained, tested and guided. The academy welcomes international players who want to understand the demands of European football and develop through a clear, organized and realistic pathway.

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Talent Identification Program

LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)

DURATION: 3 -9 MONTHS

AGE: 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Tryout Italia

LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)

DURATION: 6 DAYS

FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Pre Season Training Program

LOCALITY: CHIANCIANO TERME (ITALY)

DURATION: 1 MONTH

FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Professional Tournament

LOCALITY: MONTEPULCIANO (ITALY)

DURATION: 7 DAYS

FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Pro Coaching Course

LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)

DURATION: 3-9 MONTHS

FOR: COACHES

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Talent Identification Program
LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)
DURATION: 3-9 MONTHS
AGE: 14-22 YEARS OLD  
TIP

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Tryout Italia
LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)
DURATION: 6 DAYS
FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Pre Season Training Program
LOCALITY: CHIANCIANO TERME (ITALY)
DURATION: 1 MONTH
FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD
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Professional Tournament
LOCALITY: MONTEPULCIANO (ITALY)
DURATION: 7 DAYS
FOR: ATHLETES 14-22 YEARS OLD

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Pro Coaching Course

LOCALITY: PERUGIA – ASSISI (ITALY)
DURATION: 3-9 MONTHS
FOR: COACHES

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Professional Soccer Training in Italy

Training in Italy means entering a football culture known for tactical intelligence, technical discipline, match preparation and player development. Soccer Talent Identification gives young players the opportunity to train in a professional soccer academy environment, with sessions focused on technical skills, tactical awareness, physical preparation and game understanding. The training methodology is built around real football development. Players work on ball control, passing, positioning, defensive principles, movement without the ball and match rhythm. The aim is not only to train harder, but to train with purpose. Each player can receive feedback through technical and tactical assessment, soccer performance analysis and individual development guidance. This helps young footballers understand their strengths, their areas for improvement and the habits required to progress. For international players, professional soccer training in Italy also means adapting to a new football language. The speed of play, physical duels and decision-making demands can be different from what players experience in their home country. This international football academy environment helps players grow both technically and mentally.

Through our program,
many players found the path to fulfilling their lifelong dreams

Han Kwang Song

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: Cagliari calcio, A.C. Perugia, Juventus F.C. ecc.

Han Kwang Song

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: Cagliari calcio, A.C. Perugia, Juventus F.C. ecc.

Han Kwang-Song - North Korean professional footballer scouted by ISM
Raul - professional footballer scouted by ISM

Raul Yagubzade

Year of birth : 2004

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C. Perugia – Imolese Calcio

Raul Yagubzade

Year of birth : 2004

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C. Perugia – Imolese Calcio

Raul Yagubzade

Year of birth : 2004

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C. Perugia – Imolese Calcio

Raul Yagubzade

Year of birth : 2004

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C. Perugia – Imolese Calcio

Raul - professional footballer scouted by ISM

Marcus Anderson

Year of birth : 2008

Program: TIP 2023/2024 – 2024/2025

Team: US Salernitana 1919

Marcus Anderson

Year of birth: 2008

Program: TIP 2023/2024 – 2024/2025

Team: US Salernitana 1919

Marcus Andersen - Danish professional footballer scouted by ISM
Choe Song-Hyok - North Korean professional footballer scouted by ISM

Choe Song Hyok

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: A.C.F. Fiorentina, A.C. Perugia, S.S. Arezzo, ecc.

Choe Song Hyok

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: A.C.F. Fiorentina, A.C. Perugia, S.S. Arezzo, ecc.

Choe Song Hyok

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: A.C.F. Fiorentina, A.C. Perugia, S.S. Arezzo, ecc.

Choe Song Hyok

Year of birth : 1998

Program: TIP 2015

Team: A.C.F. Fiorentina, A.C. Perugia, S.S. Arezzo, ecc.

Choe Song-Hyok - North Korean professional footballer scouted by ISM

Liran Rigen

Year of birth: 2002

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C.Perugia – Hapoel Beer Sheva – SC Kfar Qasem

Liran Rigen

Year of birth : 2002

Program: TIP 2018

Team: A.C.Perugia
Hapoel Beer Sheva
SC Kfar Qasem

Liran Rigen - Israeli professional footballer scouted by ISM
Artem Onishchenko - Ukrainian professional footballer scouted by ISM

Artem Onishchenko

Year of birth: 2003

Program: TIP 2017-20

Team: A.C. Perugia – F.C. Casale

Artem Onishchenko

Year of birth : 2003

Program: TIP 2017-20

Team: A.C. Perugia – F.C. Casale

Artem Onishchenko

Year of birth: 2003

Program: TIP 2017-20

Team: A.C. Perugia – F.C. Casale

Artem Onishchenko

Year of birth : 2003

Program: TIP 2017-20

Team: A.C. Perugia – F.C. Casale

Artem Onishchenko - Ukrainian professional footballer scouted by ISM

Soccer trials and football talent identification

Soccer Talent Identification is built around the concept of football talent identification. The goal is to observe, evaluate and support players who want to understand their potential in a professional football context. Through soccer trials in Italy, football tryouts and talent identification programs, players can showcase their ability in training sessions, matches and assessment activities. These experiences are designed for international players who want to get scouted in Italy, test themselves in Europe and receive realistic feedback from experienced football professionals.

In the last 12 months, our Academy talents had the chance to showcase their skills in trials and friendly games with these professional teams:

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Training camps, matches and scouting opportunities

In addition to academy programs and trials, players and teams can join football training camps in Italy that combine intensive training, friendly matches, test matches, match analysis and scouting opportunities. The Pre Season Training Program is designed for teams and academies that want to prepare in a professional environment. It can include double training sessions, physical football preparation, tactical work, friendly matches against Italian teams and performance analysis. The Professional Tournament gives youth teams the chance to compete in Italy through an international football tournament format. It is ideal for U17, U19 and youth football teams looking for match experience, showcase opportunities and competitive exposure in Europe. Matches are a central part of the development process. Training shows potential, but games reveal personality and consistency. Through friendly and showcase matches and tournament experiences, players can demonstrate how they perform under pressure. Scouting opportunities may include exposure to football scouts, partner clubs, coaches and professional football networks. The objective is to create a serious platform where players can be seen, evaluated and guided toward the most realistic opportunities for their level.
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A pathway to professional football in Europe

Soccer Talent Identification is not just a soccer academy in Italy. It is a football development pathway for young players who want to explore professional football opportunities in Europe. The academy helps players understand what it takes to progress, such as technical quality, physical readiness, mentality and discipline. For some players, the next step may be a longer academy program. For others, it may be a trial, a semi-professional opportunity, a youth academy pathway, a college soccer route or continued development before reaching a higher level. The programs take place mainly in Perugia and Assisi, Umbria, central Italy, with selected activities also connected to Chianciano Terme and Montepulciano in Tuscany, depending on the program. These locations provide a strong environment for football training, residential programs, tournaments, scouting activities and international player development. Soccer Talent Identification offers five main programs: Try-Out Italy, Talent Identification Program, Pre Season Training Program, Professional Tournament and Pro Coaching Course. Together, they create a complete platform for player assessment, training, competition, scouting exposure and football education.

Frequently Asked Questions – International Soccer Academy

Our programs are open to young football players from all over the world. Players from the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia can apply, regardless of nationality.

Yes. We offer structured Professional Soccer Programs Abroad, including training, global talent scouting, identification of players, and pathways to professional and semi-professional clubs in Italy and Europe.

Yes. Our Soccer Trials in Italy are designed specifically for international players to showcase their talent to professional coaches, scouts, and partner clubs.

No, a professional contract is not guaranteed. However, outstanding players may receive opportunities through our scouting network, technical partners, and professional clubs.

The Talent Identification Program (TIP) is our elite residential development program focusing on technical training, match exposure, scouting, and professional player development under UEFA-licensed coaches.

Yes. We provide advanced coaching courses and Professional Players Training programs led by UEFA-licensed coaches to help players progress and develop their football careers.

We provide guidance and support for international players with visa-related documentation, accommodation, and program logistics.

Our programs are based in Italy but are fully tailored for global athletes seeking international football opportunities.