ONLINE
TRYOUTS
ICEF provides the professional training and preparation required to play at the highest level of football in the world. The programs and facilities are designed to foster and expertly develop high-potential football players with a clearly-defined goal: to kickstart their professional football careers. Student-athletes receive individualized development and exposure opportunities to top professional organizations and prestigious universities around the world.
Tryouts welcome elite international players born between 1998 and 2010, to integrate the rosters of the International Center of European Football for the 2021 – 2022 season.
The online admission process includes a comprehensive questionnaire detailing your soccer history and knowledge, as well as an interview with myself, for an evaluation of your soccer intelligence and maturity. I, along with my Technical Team, will review each application. We’re looking for highly motivated young athletes who are eager to step up their game and are able to confidently perform in professional training sessions, competitions, as well as in their academics and daily life!
Raul Escoin
U.S. RECRUITMENT TEAM TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Receive a personalized and individualized assessment
In order to be eligible to enroll at the International Center of European Football, all players must go through the tryout application process. All student-athletes are professionally assessed by the professional ICEF Recruitment Team and the U.S. Recruitment Team Technical Director as part of the selection process to enroll in the 10-Month Pro Residency program. When you go through the online tryout process, you will receive:
- A comprehensive online questionnaire detailing their soccer history and understanding of the game.
- A personal 30-minute interview with the ICEF U.S. Recruitment Team Technical Director to discuss each player’s expectations, motivation, understanding of the game, and more.
- An individual presentation of the program by an ICEF Enrollment Advisor to go over the highlights and benefits of the program.
- A full and personal accompaniment and step-by-step guidance and support during the entire process and live meetings with the ICEF Enrollment Advisors.
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INDIVIDUALIZED ONLINE ASSESSMENT
€229
Individualized assessment & interviews
Individual meetings with Enrollment Advisors
Personalized Accompaniment
* The tryout has a cost of €229, that upon acceptance and enrollment into the program,
will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Options and Tuition
program options on the Tuition page.
Application Process
Apply
Create your application and fill out the soccer questionnaire that you will receive by email upon completion of your application.
Review of your Application
The ICEF Technical Team will review your application based on the information provided.
Introduction to the Program
Individual meeting with an ICEF Enrollment Advisor to go over the highlights and benefits of the program.
Interview (Video Meeting)
Individual interviews for each player with the ICEF U.S. Recruitment Team Technical Director.
Eligibility and Admission Decision
The ICEF Technical Team will make their selection of top players, based on your overall assessment (including an online questionnaire detailing your soccer history and resume, “video” on-field assessments, as well as an evaluation of your “understanding of the game” and maturity level).
Enrollment
Upon acceptance, student-athletes may begin their enrollment process to the International Center of European Football with support from Enrollment Advisors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why online tryouts?
With the current situation and the large number of international applications, our team understands how important it is to offer flexible tryout options for applicants who may be unable to travel at the time. We are happy to introduce our way of moving forward during this unprecedented time, with an innovative online approach to give all players the chance to apply and join the International Center of European Football for the 2021-2022 season!
Is the online tryout free?
The tryout has a cost of €229. Upon acceptance and enrollment into the program, the tryout fee will be credited towards your full tuition.
How and when will I know if I am selected?
Your admission decision will arrive via email within 48 hours of completion of the entire process.
Upon acceptance, student-athletes may begin their enrollment process to the International Center of European Football with support from Enrollment Advisors.
Do I need to have my parents be part of the process?
We encourage all players to have their parents join us in the application process so that they can fully experience what we have to offer to student-athletes. As well, parents should be present to attend the presentation of the program. Being present will also allow them to ask questions and get valuable information from the coaches and staff at the International Center of European Football.