For nearly three years, Global Football Training traveled across countries and continents, examining coaching methods, football philosophies, cultures, and talent development programs worldwide. The outcome of this global endeavor is “a truly unique coaching method designed to cultivate a new generation of more intelligent footballers.”

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The goal of the GFT project was to gather and analyze data to map football development on a global scale.

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After almost three years of research, the survey is now complete, and the GFT Curriculum is already making an impact on players. At the heart of the curriculum is the concept of Game Intelligence.

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The survey focused on various aspects of player development, including training techniques, the social environment of players, physical conditioning, nutrition, and other factors influencing growth. These focus areas were chosen to be as measurable as possible, allowing for accurate comparisons.

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Data was collected in 26 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and both North and South America. In other words, it was a truly global effort. Survey visits to over 100 clubs and academies typically lasted from  1 to 10 days, with some even extending longer.

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To learn more about the project, explore it in different languages through the top menu bar, or read one of the many articles written about it.

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