MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY

Welcome to the Manchester International Football Academy (MIFA), the football academy that allows you to train as a full time professional footballer. Our UK based football academy encourages development in football skills, while understanding the need for continued education. We run a variety of football training and study programmes, where football players can gain internationally recognised qualifications.

We offer a FREE FOOTBALL TRAINING AND STUDY PROGRAMME for UK and EU nationals between the ages of 16 and 18 years old. The 24 week course will give players the skills they need to be successful throughout life and in the world of work whether that be within professional football or elsewhere.

Another Great Season Comes to an End!We take a look back on another successful year at the academy, as we look forward to the start of our 9th season.

MIFA Summer Training Camp 2019Our coaching staff, who also work for professional clubs, have put together this intensive training programme, giving players an authentic experience, just like a professional football club. 

Goalkeeper TrainingOur UEFA B License Goalkeeper Coach, Giulio Romano, is looking for new players to join his goalkeeper programme.

We have excellent facilities such as:

• Sports Centre
• Gym (with access to another 7) in Manchester
• Four fully enclosed five-a-side astroturf pitches
• Six mini soccer grass pitches
• One full size third generation astroturf pitch
• One seven-a-side third generation astroturf pitch with shock pad
• Three nine-a-side grass pitches
• Library
• Changing rooms and shower facilities
• Free parking
• Cafe (serving hot beverages and a small selection of snacks)