Football or soccer? It depends on what part of the world you’re from! Call it what you will, one thing is for sure: Singapore has great kids’ football clubs and academies. Children of all ages and levels can hone their skills and techniques and enjoy soccer in Singapore. These soccer clubs will have them scoring (or saving) goals in no time, thanks to training with professional football coaches who prepare players for an elite standard of the game in Singapore.
Top kids soccer academies and football clubs in Singapore
Borussia Academy Singapore
Ages: 4 to 17 years
Duration: Training, JSSL 7s and JSSL National Youth League, Puma Youth League, overseas trip are offered throughout the year
Location: Weekday training at SkyPark Arena (Holland Road); Saturday training at SJI International School (490 Thomson Road, Caldecott MRT)
Registration: borussia-academy-sg.com
Contact: Coach Joshua on 9826 5748 | joshua@borussiasg.com
Looking for a fun football club in Singapore for your child to burn off some steam and get fit? Lace up your boots and give Borussia Academy a try. It has partnered with popular Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach to create outstanding youth development football in Singapore, a programme that focuses on respectful competition and maximum participation.
With two central locations, Borussia Academy Singapore’s coaches are known to tune into the individual needs and talents of each player, encouraging children of all abilities. Beyond weekly football training, children can join league matches in Singapore’s highest youth leagues and divisions, along with year-round tournaments (including international competitions!).
Borussia Academy Singapore runs three programmes:
- Bambini (ages 3 to 5): 60-minute weekly sessions
- Squad Training (ages 6 to 11): Non-League 90-minute sessions
- Competitive Teams for boys and girls (ages 6 to 17): Minimum twice a week for 90 minutes
To sign up for a free trial, go to borussia-academy-sg.com/freetrial.
Gaulois Academy
Ages: 4 to 15 years old
Focus: Training, skill development and competition that nurtures the unique talents of each player
Location: Khalsa Premier Pitch, 49 Balestier Road
Registration: DM on Instagram @gaulois_academy or forms.gle/wErR7gGUt3taciwg9
Contact: 9666 7478
Are you interested in a premier football club that focuses on technical skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness? Gaulois Academy ticks all these boxes and way more.
With a team of passionate and highly qualified professional coaches, parents can be assured that their young footballer will receive holistic and enriching training – both on and off the pitch! It’s this player-centric approach that they’ve become known for, fostering growth, excellence, camaraderie and, of course, a love for the beautiful game.
If aspiring athletes want to kick things up a notch, they can join one of Gaulois Academy’s squads. They’ll then compete in local and international tournaments and leagues, including the Singapore Youth League, Young Eagles Football League, JSSL 7’s, and the Johor Cup in Malaysia. In fact, the U8 “Gaulois Invincibles” are currently at the top of the table in the Singapore Youth League Division 1 category!
Plus, they host free trials every Monday from 5pm to 7pm at Khalsa Premier Pitch. Drop the team a DM via Instagram so they know to expect you!
Cosmo United Football Academy (CUFA)
Ages: Year of birth, 2010 to 2021
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Cost: Varies (parents are informed on application)
Locations: Swiss Club, 36 Swiss Club Road | St Joseph Institution International (SJII), 490 Thomson Road
Registration: 9821 3869 | cufa.com.sg
Kids as young as three years old are welcome at this football academy in Singapore. They will learn from experienced coaches, many of whom are former S-League and Singapore National team soccer players. It’s a fun, stress-free environment where your child will learn new football skills, make friends and have some “me-time” on the soccer pitch too! Players will develop psychomotor and football skills as well as mental and physical fitness.
The soccer club participates in the National Youth League with teams for different abilities in each age group – and players have the opportunity to take part in tournaments around Southeast Asia. All kids can experience a free trial class before they sign up.
Don’t miss CUFA’s popular half- and full-day holiday camps held at the Swiss Club’s air-conditioned indoor hall and outdoor football pitch, usually during the long break in the middle of the year. These action-packed holiday camps are great for children aged four to 13 years and the perfect way to make friends, pick up some soccer skills and have a lot of fun!
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) International Academy Singapore
Ages: 5 to 14
Cost: From $150 per month for Development Academy and Little Reds and from $300 per month for Team Training
Locations: Team training at Dover Court International School and Kick Off in Kovan; Development Academy and Little Reds at Dover Court International School and Bartley Secondary School
Registration: lfcacademy.com.sg | enquiries@lfcacademy.com.sg
Want your child to learn to play the Liverpool way? As the official partner of Liverpool Football Club, young strikers can follow in the footsteps of Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah. They’ll get the same coaching curriculum and techniques used with the Club’s own young players at the Academy in Liverpool. Score!
To make sure the sessions remain true to the Liverpool FC methodology and its high standards, the coaching team communicates daily with the technical and business teams to plan and deliver fun and engaging sessions. Each coach has also completed a comprehensive LFC accreditation programme.
Youth coaching programmes include weekly sessions for Little Reds (ages 4 to 6) and Development Academy (ages 5 to 12), held every Sunday and best suited for players new to the game. There’s also team training which offers a more comprehensive programme and sees players training twice per week and competing in the Singapore Youth League on weekends. Want to see what all the fuss is about? Sign up for a free trial here.
A word from a parent
“Liverpool FC International Academy Singapore has provided an environment for our son to discover his love of the game in a fun and competitive environment. The coaches care about the player’s long-term development on and off the pitch, ensuring they have the skills and understanding for a long journey in football. In two years, we’ve had access to great opportunities with the Club, with the highlight being our academy trip to Liverpool last year. The experiences have been unique and ones we will treasure for life.” – Ruth, Irish
East Football Academy
Ages: 6 to 18 years
Location: UWC EAST, 1 Tampines Street 73
Registration: 6305 5344 #2629 #2631 | east-academy.weebly.com
There are so many reasons why parents choose East Football Academy (EFA) for their budding young sportspeople. EFA is led by Ryan Northmore, a former English Premier League Youth Academy Coach with Southampton. Ryan is joined by Jesus Sanchez Camacho, a former Atletico Madrid Academy Coach.
This football club in Singapore has state-of-the-art training facilities and equipment, including exclusive use of a full FIFA-grade artificial pitch, fully-equipped gymnasium, sport science suite and air-conditioned indoor sports halls. But it’s the expert coaching staff that really sets them apart, with highly experienced coaches that are passionate about helping young athletes reach their full potential.
EFA’s comprehensive training programme includes not only technical skill acquisition and football conditioning, but also conceptual learning and psychosocial training. After all, character development (and values such as teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance) is just as important as athletic performance.
The soccer club also provides competitive opportunities for players to compete at local and international level, providing them with valuable experience and exposure. They have squads entered in the Singapore National Youth League.
Sign up now for a free trial session at east-academy.weebly.com.
More football clubs in Singapore for kids
French Football Academy
Ages: 6 to 17 years
Duration: Eight weeks per term
Cost: Outfielders, $500 for once a week per term, $800 for twice a week per term. Goalkeepers, $350 for once a week per term; $600 for twice a week per term.
Locations: XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42 | SAFRA Tampines, 1/A Tampines Street 92 | Premier Pitch @ Khalsa, 49 Balestier Road
Registration: 9046 8757 | fffacademysg.com
The French Football Academy is the first football club in Singapore that uses the official training methods of current FIFA world champions. Your child will have a holistic educational experience that combines athletic development and academic study so that they have fun, train well and have a chance to play at a high level in the future. Besides effective and creative drills, this kids soccer academy also holds league games to support the development of soccer skills; and they get to try something new. Players get to share the learning experience with their teammates and coaches.
FFA is led by Patrick Vallee, a former Singapore Premier League winner with Etoile FC. He has trained some professional clubs in France and also the Congo national football team. The coaches of this kids soccer club are carefully selected based on their experience and understanding of the methodology, patience and care for young players.
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