First Steps
Football 8 · Mixed
Our purpose
For more than a century, Villarreal CF has been forming players who lead — on and off the pitch. In Abu Dhabi, we bring the same methodology, the same demand and the same family values. Every training session is part of a long journey: technique, character, respect.
Programs
From first touch at five years old to elite preparation at sixteen — every age has its program, its format and its coaches.
Football 8 · Mixed
Football 8 · Mixed
Football 8 · Mixed
Football 8 · Mixed
Football 11 · Mixed
Football 11 · Mixed
Girls are welcome in every category. Dedicated goalkeeper coaching from U8 onwards.
Methodology
A model born in La Plana, exported to the world. Possession, intelligence, character.
One qualified coach for every fifteen players, supported by assistants. Personal feedback in every session.
Real situations, real decisions. Players learn through guided play, not isolated drills.
Dedicated goalkeeper coach for every age category from U8.
Regular fixtures against other Abu Dhabi academies. Compete, learn, repeat.
Football 8 for U6 – U12, Football 11 for U14 – U16. Each format taught at the right age.
Respect, effort, humility. The same values that built the Yellow Submarine.
Schedule
Plus weekend matches against other academies in Abu Dhabi.
Optional service
An optional shuttle picks up your child before training and drops them home after the session. One less thing to worry about.
Routes and pricing confirmed at registration based on your address.
Facilities & team
Professional pitches, a technical staff certified in the Villarreal CF methodology and a coaching ratio that lets every player be seen. Full team and facility details will be published as the season opens.
FAQ
From U6 (born 2020 – 2021) up to U16 (born 2010 – 2011). Boys and girls are equally welcome in every category.
By year of birth, never by school year. We ask for the year of birth at registration to avoid confusion.
The registration fee covers the training kit, match kit, backpack, cap and welcome pack. Additional items will be confirmed shortly.
Three sessions per week of 1 hour 15 minutes each, plus weekend matches against other Abu Dhabi academies. A total of 108 sessions per season.
Yes. From the second sibling enrolled, an automatic 10% discount is applied to the annual fee.
Credit / debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, and monthly instalments via Tabby and Tamara.
Yes, an optional bus service picks up and drops off players based on your address. You can request it during registration.
Yes. From U8 onwards every age category has a dedicated goalkeeper coach.
Limited places
Secure a place before the categories close. Registration takes less than two minutes.
Priority ListLocation
35 Al Mithaq St
Madinat Al Riyad, Baniyas North
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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