Talent development
Structured scouting, athletic development and educational support for young players.
Youth · Sport · Technology
UYAFA – discovering talent, opening opportunities.
An international initiative connecting youth development, football, social responsibility and digital talent scouting.
01Youth development
02International tournaments
03Digital scouting
International talent developmentUYAFA
Overview
Sport as a platform for education, encounters and perspective.
UYAFA focuses on developing young football talent, particularly where professional scouting and infrastructure are limited. Tournaments, training formats and partnerships are designed to create visibility, motivation and international encounters for children and young people.
“Talent should not depend on where a child is born.
International talent development
Priorities
An international initiative connecting youth development, football, social responsibility and digital talent scouting.
International tournaments
Encounter formats promote sporting exchange, teamwork and intercultural experience.
Digital scouting concepts
Technology can support documentation, comparison and transparent talent development.
Social responsibility
Sports projects can create new perspectives in underserved or crisis-affected regions.
Process
From regional scouting to an international stage
- 01Engage local partners and schools
- 02Scout talent fairly and transparently
- 03Connect training, values and development
- 04Enable tournaments and international encounters
Transparency note
This page presents the initiative’s goals and activities. Tournaments, partners, dates and sporting results should be editorially verified before publication.
International talent development
Partnership for youth and sport
Clubs, educational partners, municipalities, sponsors and media can submit a concrete cooperation enquiry.