As one of the leading football academies in UAE, CF Football Academy (CFFA) is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of football stars in the country. Established with a passion for the beautiful game, we provide a comprehensive and professional environment for young athletes to develop their skills, learn teamwork, and achieve their full potential on and off the pitch.
At CF Football Academy, our mission is to provide a high-quality training program for aspiring soccer players in the UAE. Through our partnership with Soccer Italian Style® and our commitment to self-sustainability, we aim to foster growth and expand our reach to benefit the entire UAE, the Middle East, and India.Our vision goes beyond the field. We aspire to create a platform that nurtures individuals who exemplify exceptional character both on and off the field. By offering the best-in-class training programs, we aim to empower aspirants to develop and maximize their talents. Furthermore, we consider football as a social responsibility for the holistic development of children and youth.
Founded in 2008, CF Football Academy (CFFA) emerged as a premier football coaching academy for kids in the UAE. With a steadfast commitment to delivering professional football training, we started our journey by nurturing budding football enthusiasts at the grassroots level.From humble beginnings, CF Football Academy has experienced remarkable growth over the years. Today, we proudly offer football training across multiple Emirates.Throughout the past decade, our academy has successfully trained and mentored over 10000+ boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 16 years. Our highly experienced coaches, certified by UEFA/AFC, have played a pivotal role in shaping the skills and character of our trainees. Additionally, our partnership with Soccer Italian Style® Italy, renowned for its best teaching method, has further enriched our training programs.
Since its inception in 2008, CF Football Academy (CFFA) has been driven by one mission — to nurture young footballers and raise the standards of grassroots football in the UAE. Every year marks a new chapter of dedication, discipline and achievement. Here’s how our journey unfolded over the last decade
CFFA was established with just a handful of players and a mission of providing a comprehensive training environment for young footballers of all levels.
Started training at ADAB IRANIAN SCHOOL GROUND, Qusais. Saw an influx of kids eager to learn football professionally after Spain World Cup
CFFA made its first international appearance at the Great Wall Cup in Beijing, where our U16 team proudly finished fourth place — marking the beginning of our global football footprint.Along with fast growing training centers at DUBAI SCHOLARS PVT SCHOOL and AL HADAF GROUND, we expanded to Sharjah with a new center at Soccer 5 Ground.
Our teams participated in the Donosti Cup, Spain, one of the world’s most prestigious youth tournaments. Both our U16 and Girls Team represented the UAE, gaining invaluable experience and showcasing the strength of CFFA training abroad.
A landmark year as our U16 team reached the Semi-Finals in the Gothia Cup (Shenyang) — one of Asia’s premier football events. CFFA started winning in local tournaments in the UAE. At Junior Football League, CFFA U12 Team won Third place. At Dubai Super Cup TTD, our U14 and U8 became the Runner ups in their category. Additionally, U10 & U12 Teams became Runner ups (Challenge cup). At ADIB, our U10 & U12 Teams won in Dubai zone. At ABU DHABI Rotana Cup, CFFA’sU16 Team was the Runner up
Another strong year, marked by domestic triumphs and international recognition. CFFA competed in the Donosti Cup (Spain) again, where our U13 team reached the Pre-Quarter Finals, while at home, our youth teams secured multiple Challenge Cup and Emirati Cup victories — proving the academy’s consistent excellence. We expanded to 5 centers during this period - DUBAI SCHOLARS PVT SCHOOL (QUSAIS), AL HADAF GROUND (SHARJAH), Soccer 5 Ground (SHARJAH), G Force Ground (Jadaff), Football Ground - Jurf (Ajman) and Scholars International School in SHARJAH
CFFA achieved success on dual fronts. In the Junior Football League and Dubai Super Cup, our teams dominated with multiple winners and runner-up titles across age groups. Internationally, the U12 team reached the Quarter Finals at the International Grass Root Cup in India, showcasing our players’ adaptability and global potential.We added two more centers in Sheikh Zayed Park Ground (UAQ) and Sharjah Wanderers Club (SHARJAH) with a total strength of 940 students.
Post Covid, after global sports disruptions, our academy returned stronger than ever in the Dubai Sports Council League, securing top positions including a U14 League Championship Win and podium finishes across several age categories. CFFA U10 TEAM won Runner UP - Div1, U12 TEAM won 3rd Place - Div1, U16 TEAM got 3rd Place and U18 TEAM - 5th Place - reflecting our resilience and team spirit.
CFFA’s U10 team achieved an unbeaten record in the Dubai Open League for Academies, while the U15 team became Silver Cup Champions in the Copa Series. The academy also marked its return to international stages with strong performances in the MINA Cup, where the U16 team placed third. CFFA was actively training 550+ kids across 8 centers in Adab Iranian Pvt School, Primus International School, Pace Modern British School Soccer 5 Ground AL HADAF GROUND, Sharjah Wanderers Club, DPS Sharjah and Star International - Elite
After global sports disruptions, our A landmark year in domestic and international competitions: Multiple wins in the Inter Academy Super League (ISL) — U9, U11, U15, and U17 teams emerged champions. On the international front, the U18 team won the MINA Cup, one of the region’s most prestigious youth tournaments. These victories solidified CFFA’s position as one of the UAE’s leading football academies.
CFFA continues to dominate youth football in the UAE: We were winners in multiple categories of the ISL, DOFA, and Gulf Winter Cup.At Inter Academy Super League (ISL), our U9, U11 and U15 became champions while U13 became runners up. At GULF WINTER CUP INTERNATIONAL, our U13 and U15 teams were crowned runners up.Our winning streak at DUBAI OPEN LEAGUE FOR ACADEMIES (DOFA) was outstanding. Our U14 and U16 Teams won both Cup and DOFA League titles while U8, U9 and u12 were crowned runners up.It was glorious year of growth for CFFA with more than 900 students across 8 centers in Dubai and Sharjah.
As a testament to our dedication and success, CF Football Academy is proud to be affiliated with renowned soccer programs worldwide. Our Soccer Italian Style franchise has been voted the best teaching method in 2007 in Vancouver. We have established partnerships in the USA, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, Thailand, UAE, and India. Our program managers themselves are head coaches of Empoli and Fiorentina Serie A clubs, further enhancing the expertise and credibility of our academy.
Our collaboration with Soccer Italian Style® (Italy) empowers players to experience European football methodology, ensuring that every CFFA session reflects world-class training and character-building values.
Founded in 2008, CF Football Academy (CFFA) emerged as a premier football coaching academy for kids in the UAE. Throughout the past decade, our academy has successfully trained and mentored over 5000+ boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 16 years. Our highly experienced coaches, certified by UEFA/AFC, have played a pivotal role in shaping the skills and character of our trainees. Additionally, our partnership with Soccer Italian Style® Italy, renowned for its best teaching method, has further enriched our training programs.
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