From Ambition to the
Premier League.
Exclusive 2–6 week pathways for elite players from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and Oman — powered by our partnership with Seedorf Football Development.
About Us — Why BIFA Exists
Football is no longer just about trials and traffic to academies. It’s about planned, surgical pathways that give elite players from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, and Oman the structured chance they deserve. BIFA delivers residencies—not camps. We do so in partnership with Seedorf Football Development, whose tailored coaching has shaped international stars. Over 100 of their players now compete between the Premier League and Championship—from Manchester City to Liverpool and beyond.
We blend purposeful preseason intensity with life-changing exposure, doing so with the full care package families expect: coaching, concierge, and consistency. This is your football journey—but executed flawlessly.
Programmes at Bifa
Seedorf Football Development brings 15 years of elite coaching to the fold. Working with players across legends like Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, PSG, Burnley and more, the Seedorf methodology is refined, tested, and polished. Players like Jeremie Frimpong, one of the brightest attacking talents from Liverpool’s Football Club, credit Seedorf for tailored, high-impact development. Khiara Keating, representing Man City’s women’s pathway, praised the personalised training as “motivating and game-ready.”
We are the exclusive UK pathway partner of Seedorf Football Development (Manchester, UK)—a specialist performance organisation led by top-level academy and professional coaches. Together we deliver high-control, high-feedback programmes in the North West
Summer Residential courses in Manchester
This is a copy document to support the two courses that Manchester City football club will be offering to students from the ages of 9 to 17 in Summer 2026.
These courses are residential courses, open to UK and international students brought together by a love of sport, learning and self development.
The courses will be held at the Manchester City football academy, the home of the mens first and womens team, they will be run by Manchester City coaches and business insiders.
We aim to deliver authentic and premium experiences that will excite and inspire the next generation of sports and business leaders.
Seedorf Football Development brings 15 years of elite coaching to the fold. Working with players across legends like Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd, PSG, Burnley and more, the Seedorf methodology is refined, tested, and polished. Players like Jeremie Frimpong, one of the brightest attacking talents from Liverpool’s Football Club, credit Seedorf for tailored, high-impact development. Khiara Keating, representing Man City’s women’s pathway, praised the personalised training as “motivating and game-ready.”
THE ULTIMATE LIVERPOOL FC EXPERIENCE
Learn to play the Liverpool way this summer using the same curriculum as the Liverpool FC Academy. Camps offer intensive on-field training with players choosing between two camp options. Football Focus includes workshops with LFC coaches alongside football training, while the Football + English option offers players English language lessons alongside their football. All camps are available for either 6 or 13 nights.
TRAIN LIKE A CHELSEA PLAYER.
Residential 1- or 2-week summer camps for boys aged 10–17 with Chelsea Football Club at three locations in the South-East of England, near London. Players experience what it’s like to train with the World Champions, Chelsea Football Club, winners of the FIFA Club World Cup, 2-time European champions, and 5-time English Premier League champions. Training sessions are led by official Chelsea FC coaches and follow programmes inspired by the Academy curriculum. Players can choose the Total Football option to focus fully on developing their game on and off the pitch, or the Football + English option to combine football training with improving their language skills. Older players also have the opportunity to select from two advanced coaching programmes
BIFA Seedorf network (now at high-profile clubs)
Jeremie Frimpong
To Liverpool
Patrick Dorgu
Manchester United
Axel Tuanzebe
Burnley Football Club
Anthony Martial
former Manchester United first-team forward
Our Packages & Pathways
Every BIFA pathway is a carefully curated experience — a balance of elite training, global exposure, and full lifestyle care. Designed for ambitious players from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman, each programme offers a unique blend of coaching excellence, player representation, and cultural comfort.
Foundation Experience
“The Beginning”
The Foundation Experience introduces players to elite British football in a structured, supportive environment. Over two to four weeks, participants receive UEFA-licensed coaching focused on mastering core techniques, game understanding, and mindset.
Advanced Residency
“The Pro Pathway”
The Advanced Residency offers a deeper level of immersion — an intensive four to six-week journey that mirrors the daily life of a UK academy player. Participants follow a professional training schedule featuring two sessions per day, physical conditioning, and tactical development workshops.
| Programme | Duration | Ideal For | Premier League Integration | Outcome / Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foundation Experience – “The Beginning” |
2–4 Weeks |
Aspiring young players seeking their first UK football experience |
✖ Not included (introductory programme) |
Certificate of Development + Performance Repor |
|
Advanced Residency – “The Pro Pathway” |
4–6 Weeks |
Intermediate players preparing for elite-level training and exposure |
✅ Included: Two-week Premier League–level training camp |
Certificate of Residency + Evaluation Report |
At BIFA,
you’ll benefit from that exact approach—coaching that meets global standards, powered by a coach who knows how to elevate footballers to the next level.
Note: Player associations reflect publicly reported club statuses at time of writing and illustrate the level of player pathways we operate around. BIFA does not claim agency for the above individuals.
Player Journey
Your journey doesn’t end with the final whistle — it begins there.
With BIFA, you’re not a visitor in UK football — you’re part of it.
Step 1:
Assessment & Consultation
Your journey begins with a private, one-to-one consultation with our technical team. We review your goals, playing position, match footage, and current level. Using this information, we create a realistic and personalised UK pathway, matching your ability with the right training environment and clubs.
Step 2:
Preparation & Planning
Before you even arrive in the UK, BIFA prepares everything.
You receive a tailored pre-arrival plan — including physical conditioning targets, tactical learning materials, and video analysis feedback. Our operations team coordinates your visa documentation, flights, transport, and accommodation. Parents receive full itineraries, emergency contacts, and welfare briefings.
Step 3:
Arrival & Orientation
Players are welcomed at the airport by BIFA representatives and chauffeured directly to their accommodation. Orientation includes safeguarding induction, fitness assessments, and a tour of training facilities. From this point, every athlete is treated as a professional — disciplined schedule, full nutrition, and guided recovery periods.
Step 4:
Training & Integration
This is where ambition meets action.
Daily sessions with UEFA-licensed coaches focus on technical mastery, decision-making, and tactical awareness. Players take part in 1:1 coaching and integrated training sessions with academy-level athletes and, where available, first-team professionals — learning at the pace and intensity of the UK system. Every movement is tracked, analysed, and fed back in personalised reports.
Step 5:
Showcase & Exposure
Each residency culminates in filmed showcase fixtures or closed-door sessions observed by scouts and academy staff. Performances are recorded and edited into highlight reels, with BIFA producing professional dossiers that are circulated directly to clubs within our UK network.
Step 5:
Representation & Progression
When your residency ends, the pathway continues. BIFA remains your exclusive agent, managing trial opportunities, feedback from clubs, and next-step recommendations. Families receive full performance reports, updated scouting interest, and ongoing mentorship from our player management team.
Parent Experience
Behind every successful player stands a family that believes — and at BIFA, we make sure that belief is protected, supported, and valued.
From the moment a player joins our programme, families are kept fully informed through structured communication, welfare updates, and direct access to our player-care team. We know that trust begins with transparency, so every parent receives regular progress reports, training footage, and welfare check-ins.
Our programmes are designed to give parents peace of mind. Players stay in premium, fully supervised accommodation with halal catering, Arabic-speaking welfare officers, and Ramadan scheduling when required. Transport, meals, and daily logistics are handled by our dedicated team — ensuring safety, comfort, and cultural familiarity throughout the stay.
We understand that sending a child abroad is both exciting and emotional. That’s why our approach blends professionalism with personal care. Parents can reach our team directly at any time, and every family receives dedicated support from our BIFA representatives on the ground.
For us, player development is family development — a shared journey built on trust, clarity, and world-class care.
Parents & Welfare
