RCDE was one of the 13 clubs selected by the UEFA confederation to study the evolution of young talent from around the world.The aim is to analysis and discover how the most talented players of the future in elite football club sarebeing trained today.
Some of the biggest and most prestigious clubs around the world are involved , with RCDE , in the study to gain an understanding of how the teams operate , the irintrinsic elements such as their philosophy and culture and knowledge of their members via interviews with key participants.
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The youth training system of RCD Espanyol enjoys a high reputation in Spanish and European football. The club's youth teams have not only won the Copa de Campeones de España (Youth Cup) and the MIC Mediterranean Cup multiple times, but they also consistently rank among the top three in Spain's youth first division leagues. These achievements fully demonstrate the quality of their training system and coaching standards.
This ongoing success has made the RCD Espanyol youth academy not only recognized domestically but also selected by FIFA as one of the 13 top football academies for research. This status not only reflects the club's efforts and achievements in youth training but also provides a broader development perspective for the young players they cultivate.
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RCD ESPANYOL ACADEMY SHANGHAIAs one of the finest academies of RCD Espanyol on the international stage, the academy is dedicated to spreading and developing the Spanish football philosophy and training methods. It strictly follows the youth training system of RCD Espanyol, providing high-quality football training for children.Here, regardless of the child's football skill level, football-loving kids can find suitable training and competition programs, enjoying the joy of the sport and the passion of Spanish-style football.![]()
The Dream Cradle of Football Enlightenment - Recreation Class
It is essential for beginners to develop a love for football as a team sport and to ignite their passion for team competition. This is especially important for children in the basic class.
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Focus on the application of football skills
In the training curriculum for the basic class, each session includes multiple segments to ensure that the participants develop comprehensively in both skills and practical application.
Typically, the first 20 minutes focus on individual technical exercises, helping children build a solid skills foundation. Through repeated practice of basic techniques such as passing, ball control, dribbling, and shooting, the participants can gradually enhance their individual abilities.
The next 40 minutes are divided into two 20-minute technical confrontation practices, designed to simulate real match situations. During this process, coaches guide the players on how to effectively apply their skills during confrontations, enhancing their ability to handle different scenarios and opponents in actual games.
The final 15 to 20 minutes consist of group matches, allowing children to experience the joy of competition in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
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In the training, by arranging small group challenges and team matches, the sessions not only become more enjoyable and competitive but also help children better understand the importance of teamwork. At the same time, children can learn basic football skills such as passing, shooting, and defending in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The format of group confrontations encourages players to showcase their individual abilities during the matches, boosts their confidence, and strengthens their sense of team spirit.
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Cultivating comprehensive qualities and shaping personality
Football not only enhances technical skills and physical fitness but also shapes the overall qualities of children, such as decision-making and reaction abilities, resilience, social skills, and teamwork spirit. This development of qualities helps them achieve excellent results on the field while enabling them to become better individuals in life, capable of facing various challenges and adapting to a diverse social environment.![]()
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The Training Ground for Spain's Possession-based Style.
U6-U15 ELITE TEAM
Systematic youth training system
The youth training system of RCD Espanyol is highly developed, with youth teams achieving significant success in Spain and even across Europe. The Espanyol Shanghai Academy also follows and applies the club's most advanced training methods, incorporating the technical and tactical training and gameplay strategies from the Spanish youth training system into real practice.![]()
RCD Espanyol's annual technical director training course
Spanish football is renowned worldwide for its unique technical style, particularly evident in its youth training system. This system focuses on cultivating players' fundamental skills and fine techniques from a young age, but its training methods are more inclined toward practical application rather than the mere pursuit of standardized movements. This practice-oriented training philosophy enables players to flexibly apply the skills they have learned in real matches, rather than mechanically executing fixed motions.Possession-based play, as the core characteristic of Spanish football, is a concept that is implemented starting from the youth training stage. Through this approach, players are trained to make quicker, more effective decisions to adapt to the rapidly changing dynamics of a match. During training, coaches not only focus on individual skill improvement but also emphasize the importance of teamwork, helping players communicate and collaborate effectively within the game context.![]()
Efficient technical and tactical training
Youth football training in Spain is renowned for its efficiency and intensity, particularly within elite teams, where participants often feel both physically and mentally exhausted after a single session. In a fast-paced competitive environment, players must continuously apply their skills to execute various actions while their minds are busy assessing and selecting the best course of action for their next move. This high-intensity training demands quick decision-making from players in rapidly changing situations, whether on the offensive or defensive side, requiring immediate reactions.The diverse range of training content keeps the participants excited and motivated in the high-pressure training atmosphere. By simulating real-match scenarios, they enhance their understanding and execution of tactical coordination. This intense and challenging training style not only improves the players' competitive condition but also ensures they are well-prepared for weekend matches.![]()
Training Frequency and Time Management
In Spain, youth training is generally controlled to a frequency of no more than three times a week, with each session limited to under 90 minutes. This training system allows coaches to flexibly adjust the content and intensity of the sessions, ensuring that each training is filled with novelty and challenges, enabling players to grow and improve in a positive atmosphere.The 90-minute training session is a scientifically based setting, as players tend to experience physical fatigue and a drop in attention after this time, which can lead to decreased training efficiency. Over time, this can foster a sense of boredom with training. A scientific and reasonable scheduling helps children maintain their passion and enthusiasm for football while avoiding the fatigue and injury risks associated with excessive training loads. This focus on a scientifically arranged training philosophy not only lays a solid foundation for players' technical development but is also one of the important factors for their eventual success in professional careers.![]()
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UEFA Coach Practical GuidanceEmphasize the Accumulation of Game ExperienceSpain's youth training system emphasizes the accumulation of match experience, with competitive games taking place every weekend for teams of all age groups. This practice enhances young players' mental resilience and practical skills, allowing them to apply the techniques and tactics they have learned in real match situations.In youth soccer training, we often encounter a few situations: for example, some players may excel in individual skills but fail to effectively apply these techniques during actual matches, with their decision-making also lacking. Alternatively, some players exhibit a strong competitive spirit in training but appear hesitant and timid during games. This mismatch between psychological readiness and skill often presents a significant challenge in the development of young players.As the number of matches increases, the tactical guidance from coaches becomes crucial for players' growth. Coaches help players continuously accumulate experience and make progress. More importantly, they integrate competition with subsequent training by designing targeted simulations of real match scenarios. This kind of training helps players and teams gradually solve various issues.![]()
The Espanyol Shanghai Academy participates in various high-level league and cup competitions throughout the city for elite teams ranging from U6 to U15. With an open and positive attitude, they are eager to compete and exchange ideas with teams from other clubs or schools. Through these matches, they promote mutual growth, enhance friendships, and cultivate players' independence and decision-making skills.![]()
Since 2016, the elite teams have won multiple awards in various major competitions.
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The Espanyol 1900 Tournament is hosted by La Liga's RCD Espanyol and takes place in early April each year in Barcelona, Spain. The tournament invites teams from Espanyol's international academies as well as local club teams from Barcelona to participate. The Espanyol 1900 Cup creates an opportunity for youth football academies from various countries to engage in competitive football and friendly exchanges. Participants will fully experience the charm of Spanish football and La Liga, while gaining a deeper understanding of the history and football culture of RCD Espanyol's development in Barcelona.The Espanyol Academy Shanghai travels to Barcelona to participate in the ESPANYOL 1900 International Tournament.
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The players in the Recreation class also have various competition activities. The training day held at the end of each month is highly anticipated by the children. Additionally, the large academy league held each quarter provides a great opportunity for them to showcase their skills. Winning a gold medal in the league and receiving a small commemorative reward, working hard with teammates, competing against opponents, and immersing themselves in the joy of football matches creates unforgettable and eagerly awaited experiences!![]()
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Individual Skills Training Camp
For players who wish to make breakthroughs in their individual skills, we have specially launched a holiday training camp program. Here, we will customize training plans for the players to enhance their abilities in areas such as personal technique, ball control, passing, and shooting. The focus will be on improving the players' individual skills.The coach will create personalized training plans tailored to the needs of players at different skill levels, helping them make breakthroughs in technical abilities, one-on-one confrontation skills, and more.![]()
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U13-U15 Physical Aability Training
For players aged U13 and above, the academy has also incorporated training to enhance physical capabilities, including a comprehensive improvement in speed, strength, explosiveness, and coordination, with a focus on developing core strength and coordination. This training helps players, who are in a rapid growth stage, better control their bodies through weekly workouts, enhancing their adaptability in higher-level competitive football matches and making them more competitive in their performances.![]()
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皇家西班牙人上海学院 · 上海市中心多个训练基地
- [黄浦基地] 世博黄浦体育园基地 -
外马路1353号（整片11人制球场）
Huangpu Facility | No.1353 Waima Road
Huangpu Expo Sports Center
周二至周五下午
U6~U11精英梯队训练（需考核）
周日上午
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- [徐汇滨江基地] 乐动力西岸风之谷体育公园 -
龙吴路1800号（8人制球场）
Xuhui Facility | No.1800 Longwu Road
周六全天、周日上午
多个年龄段基础班分班训练
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- [东体基地] 东方体育中心12号门足球场 -
耀体路靠近前滩大道（5人制、7人制球场）
Pudong Facility | Gate 12 Oriental Sports Center
周六上午、周日全天
多个年龄段基础班分班训练
周二周四下午
U8精英梯队训练（需考核）
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- [世博基地] 世博浦西滨江运动中心 -
局门路靠近龙华东路（7人制球场）
EXPO Facility | Jumen Road EXPO SPORTS CENTER
周二周五晚上
U12~U15精英梯队训练（需考核）
周六下午
多个年龄段基础班分班训练
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皇家西班牙人足球俱乐部——上海足球学院在2019年7月正式成立，学院在GOLDEN FOX FC金狐足球俱乐部的基础上设立专业的西班牙人足球学院。金狐足球俱乐部成立于2016年10月，在近7年多的发展历程中，俱乐部不断追寻世界上最先进的训练体系的引入，优秀西班牙专业教练的引入，并积累了600多名在学学员，成立了13支各年龄段的精英梯队，培养了许多优秀的青少年球员。
RCDE ACADEMY SHANGHAI was officially launched in July 2019. The predecessor of the ACADEMY is the GOLDEN FOX FC. The GOLDEN FOX FC was founded in October 2016 and in 7 years of development, we keep looking for the most advanced training system in the world and also the excellent Spanish professional coaches. Nowadays we have more than 600 players, and 13 elite teams of all ages, and trained many excellent young players.
上海学院将依托于GOLDEN FOX FC金狐俱乐部奠定的良好基础，并在足球训练的专业知识培训、青训人才输出、国际青少年足球交流、俱乐部文化建立等多方面为学院提供良好的专业支持与平台支持。
The RCDE ACADEMY SHANGHAI will build on the foundation of GOLDEN FOX FC. In addition, it will provides the professional support and platform support in the aspects of football training professional knowledge training, youth training talent output, international youth football.
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