Youth League talents navigate their way to the top with UEFA For Players app
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Elite youngsters receive continuous education throughout the season thanks to UEFA For Players, a mobile app helping them advance to the elite levels of the game.
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Every year, UEFA Youth League talents are invited to complete the UEFA For Players challenge, 15 hours of educational content on an interactive mobile app that provides learning tools on diverse aspects of career management.
Developed by the UEFA Academy, the app equips players with essential information and advice to support them in their career on and off the pitch. Every month, the players completing the most modules receive a prize from UEFA, such as a Champions League ball.
The app and its eight modules are currently available in 12 languages and open to anyone interested in football.
Javier Diaz, Atlético de Madrid, Best Player on the app in December:
“I think it's a very useful tool for young people to learn about the environment surrounding the world of football, so that they can be prepared for any situation that might happen to them.”
UEFA For Players: Eight modules covering crucial aspects of a career in football
With UEFA For Players, players have access to vital knowledge to make key decisions at every stage of their career. From understanding UEFA's role in football to managing their image and finances, this app tackles eight important subjects, crucial for players' success in the football ecosystem. They also learn about anti-doping measures, the laws of the game, social fair play, and even how to prepare for a second career after football.
Nicolo Perin, FC Internazionale Milano, Best Player on the app in October:
“I think the UEFA players app is very useful because it helps you in many aspects both related to football and your personal future. This app can help me because it makes me better aware of the aspects related to football and how to better manage my image and finances.”
About the UEFA Academy
Building on the professional excellence UEFA has established throughout its history and the learning initiatives developed over the last decade, the UEFA Academy inspires the education of individuals and organisations to continuously elevate the game.
Since its foundation, the Academy has trained more than 3,000 graduates from 145 nations around the world, offering 62 learning initiatives each year.