Football pre-season in Spain & Portugal
Arrive before your season starts back home. Train in a professional environment at partner clubs in Europe and get seen by agents and scouts. Pre-season runs in July and August, for 2 to 8 weeks.
- Where
- Portugal and Spain
- When
- July & August · 2 to 8 weeks
- Price
- From €2,000 for 2 weeks · flight not included
- Ideal for
- US college athletes · semi-pro players
What is Pre-Season in Europe?
Pre-Season in Europe is a football pre-season training programme run by ProPath, the athlete management brand of Alves Limited. You arrive in Europe before your season starts back home, train in a professional environment, and get seen by agents and scouts.
It is a practical way to get exposure to scouts and agents in European football while you prepare for your own season. Training takes place at partner clubs in Portugal and Spain, with professional coaches.
Who is it for?
The programme is open to high school players, players in a transition year before university, and university or college players. It is ideal for US college athletes and semi-pro players looking for a soccer pre-season in Europe.
High school players
Train in a professional environment in Europe before your season starts.
Transition year
Players in a transition year before university who want a pre-season abroad.
College players
University and college players, ideal for US college athletes and semi-pro players.
Pre-season training in Spain and Portugal
Portugal
Pre-season in Portugal with Almada Futebol Clube, in Almada near Lisbon, and other partner clubs in Portugal. Accommodation is arranged via Uniplaces, in Lisbon / Almada.
Spain
Pre-season training in Spain with Rierasport, a Barcelona-based academy. Training is led by Spanish UEFA PRO licensed coaches.
What's included and price
- Professional coaches
- Training at partner clubs
- Visibility to agents and scouts
- Accommodation
- All-inclusive, except flights (the plane ticket is not included)
- When
- July & August
- Duration
- 2 to 8 weeks
- Where
- Portugal and Spain
- Price
- From €2,000 for 2 weeks
Visa and paperwork
Citizens of many countries, including the US and Brazil, can stay up to 90 days in the Schengen area without a visa.
ProPath sends you an invitation letter. Where a visa or other legal paperwork is needed, the group's lawyer, Joyce Alves, an international lawyer, takes care of it.
How to apply
- Get in touchContact us through the form below or on WhatsApp.
- Call or meetingWe assess the player and choose the club and the duration together.
- Secure your placeA deposit secures your place.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Pre-Season in Europe cost?
The programme starts from €2,000 for a 2-week pack. Everything is included except the flight.
Is the flight included?
No. The plane ticket is not included in the price. Everything else in the programme is.
When does it run and how long is it?
Pre-season runs in July and August. You can join for 2 to 8 weeks.
Who can join the programme?
High school players, players in a transition year before university, and university or college players. It is ideal for US college athletes and semi-pro players.
Do I need a visa?
Citizens of many countries, including the US and Brazil, can stay up to 90 days in the Schengen area without a visa. ProPath sends an invitation letter, and where a visa or legal paperwork is needed, the group's lawyer, Joyce Alves, an international lawyer, takes care of it.
Which clubs and countries are involved?
Training takes place in Portugal and Spain. In Portugal we work with Almada Futebol Clube, in Almada near Lisbon, and other partner clubs. In Spain we work with Rierasport, a Barcelona-based academy, with training led by Spanish UEFA PRO licensed coaches.
How do I apply?
Contact us through the form or on WhatsApp. We then arrange a call or meeting to assess the player and choose the club and duration. A deposit secures your place.
Ready for your pre-season in Europe?
Send us a message or write on WhatsApp and we will arrange a call to assess the player and choose the club and duration.
- WhatsApp+34 662 000 361