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How do you join the youth team for Barcelona?
Applicants wishing to apply for membership of a minor must apply in person to the FC Barcelona Member’s Office (OAB-Camp Nou) with an appointment and must bring the following documentation: ID / Passport of the applicant, original or photocopy. Bank account number.
How much is Barca academy?
It costs over $70,000 a year to put a player through the programme. Fortunately, the player’s families have access to financial aid. Every year Barcelona Residency Academy have spent $2.5million in scholarships across all ten of their teams, with an emphasis on the top four academy sides.
How do you become a Barcelona fan?
Ok, so to get an asiento first of all you need to be a socio for at least 3 years. Then you’ll be able to sign up for La lista de espera (waiting list). You’ll be able to choose your preferences in the sector (if you have any) and from then on you’ll have to come to Barcelona once per year to confirm your interest.
Is Barça Residency Academy free?
The Barça Residency Academy is not cheap. Victor’s scholarship only covers part of the cost. His family will take care of the rest but have set up a GoFundMe page to help.
How are soccer players selected for Barcelona’s La Masia?
And age is a key factor, most of the soccer players selected for La Masia are between 6-11 years old, the coaches and trainers at Barcelona are looking for young talent with great potential. Also, a majority of the soccer players chosen for Barcelona’s youth academy are from Spain and the Catalonia region, where La Masia is located.
How hard is it to join La Masia?
While joining or being selected to attend La Masia is extremely difficult, it is possible though to attend Barcelona soccer camps, which they hold all over the world and in the United States.
What is it like to train at Barcelona’s La Masia academy?
The school trains over 300 select players, with some living in La Masia houses, others in housing near the stadium, and the rest living in and Barcelona in their own housing. The youngest players at the academy are 6 years old. Barcelona have scouts looking for players throughout Spain and the world.
What is the history of the Masia in Barcelona?
Before the new centre was opened in Sant Joan Despí, the old Masia building next to the Camp Nou served a similar function. The historic country farmstead built in 1702 forms part of the heritage and history of Futbol Club Barcelona.