Sports boost kids' physical, mental, and social growth, and football excels in teaching fitness, teamwork, and resilience. If your child loves the game, explore this curated list of football clubs we’ve compiled for you.
We know the whole load of benefits associated in getting active. Starting our kids on their sporting experience is a great way to hone their physical, mental and social development, among many other proven pros. Football, or some may call it soccer, in particular promotes physical fitness, is mentally stimulating, and can even teach your child a thing (or many) about overcoming challenges and teamwork! If you are seeing how yours love kicking one around, check out our list of football clubs in Singapore for kids to youths.
1. ActiveSG Football Academy
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Locations:
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary
- Bowen Secondary
- Spectra Secondary
- Naval Base Secondary
- Queensway Secondary
- Beatty Secondary
- Bendemeer Secondary
- Bedok Green Secondary
- Broadrick Secondary
- Tampines Secondary
- Meridian Secondary
- Dunearn Secondary
- Regent Secondary
- Nan Hua High
- Jurongville Secondary
Locals will know that ActiveSG is the go-to resource when it comes to sports activities and venues. Their football academy packs a punch with former national footballer Aleksandar Duric leading it, providing a holistic programme teaching teamwork and respect alongside those essential foot skills. Designed for children from as young as 3 years old, both boys and girls can be a budding footballer.
Check them out here.
2. Barça Academy Singapore
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Locations:
- Nexus International School, 1 Aljunied Walk, Singapore 387293
- Saint Patrick’s School, 490 East Coast Road, Singapore 429058
- SJI International School, 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876
The Barça Academy in Spain has produced world class players such as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Pique, Iniesta, Busquets, Pedri and Gavi. Singapore is one of their 30 and more academies worldwide, training about 45 thousand kids. Integrating conditional and coordinative training together with video-analysis sessions, they seem big on giving parents feedback on children’s development, with personal reports and even referral letters signed by the director of the Barça Academy.
Check them out here.
3. Borussia Academy Singapore
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Locations:
- SJI International School, 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191
- SkyPark Arena@Holland, 102 Ulu Pandan Road, Singapore 597806
Here’s one club who aims to ensure every young player has a good time playing football and meets some new friends along the way. We are attracted to the Bambini Club, a non-competitive football programme run by specialised youth coaches, whose goal is to teach the basics of football to young champs, but focusing on having fun. Their Girls Only programme provides a positive and friendly environment for girls to improve their football skills while making friends and having lots of fun.
Check them out here.
4. British Football Academy (BFA) Singapore
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Location: North London Collegiate School (Singapore), 130 Depot Rd, Singapore 109708
Catering to 3 to 18 years old, the BFA is an inclusive club where players of all abilities are welcomed to join in both training and matches. They currently run a number of teams per age group, which gives them the bandwidth to place players in the team that best suit their ability, depending on your child’s performance.
Check them out here.
5. Celtic Soccer Academy Singapore
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Locations:
- 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Ficus Green, Singapore 569932
- The Grand Lawn, West Coast Park, Singapore 126989
- Tampines Avenue 7, Sun Plaza Park, Singapore 520404
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60 Hougang Street 21, Kick Off!, Singapore 538738
Celtic Soccer Academy Singapore Get GungHo FC is a football academy who is the international partner of the prestigious Celtic Football Club. Their child-centred football training approach aims to embrace a natural starting point in development for each player, nurturing them to a level consistent with their individual commitment, attitude, enthusiasm, and talent. At the same time, coaches ensure training is enjoyable for both players and parents, while putting in place age-appropriate progress markers, for 3 to 14 years old. For the younger kids aged 2 to 3, their play-based Tot Shots introduce football through activities and games that develop motor and social skills.
Check them out here.
6. Coach Leo
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Locations:
- Kent Vale Condominium
- Phoenix Park
- SkyPark @ Holland
- Shelton College
- The Cage Dempsey
- The Cage Kallang
Coach Leo is the nickname for Leonardo Rocha, who helms rich professional experience playing in his native Brazil, before moving to Switzerland with FC Zurich U21, and later FC Schaffhausen. Coach Leo was formed in 2013, as he finally started giving back the enjoyment football gave him growing up. Besides the usual training by age groups and camps, there’s even a Coach Leo Playgroup for children between 2 and 5 years old. This first exposure to football as they develop motor skills and co-ordination are very hands-on and fun for boys and girls.
Check them out here.
7. Cosmo United Football Academy (CUFA)
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Locations:
- 200 Turf Club Road, Management Office, Singapore 287994
- 36 Swiss Club Road, Singapore 288139
- 2 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287988
Established in 2005, Cosmo United Football Academy (CUFA) has retained its position as Singapore’s leading football academy. Providing training from a toddler age of under 3 to teens under 16, their professional and dedicated coaching team includes many active and former S-league as well as national team players. Their CUFA Camps are also rather popular so check them out early if you are planning to sign your kid up for one.
Check them out here.
8. East Football Academy
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Location: United World College for South East Asia (UWCSEA) East Campus, 1 Tampines Street 73, Singapore 528704
East Football Academy segregates their programmes into Pre-Academy for 5 to 8 years old, and Academy for 9 to 15 years. The former launches a pathway from the age of 5 where boys and girls learn the fundamental technical and movement skills while developing a love for football. After 8 years old, players progress into either the performance or development pathway depending on consultation, assessment and suitability. One of their highlights is probably the state-of-the-art training facilities at UWCSEA.
Check them out here.
9. Euro Soccer Academy
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Locations:
- SkyPark Arena @ Holland Village, 102 Ulu Pandan Road, Singapore 597806
- The Cage @ Dempsey, 10A Harding Road, Singapore 249549
- Singapore American School (SAS), 40 Woodlands Street 41, Singapore 738547
Euro Soccer Academy is a premier learning environment catering to boys and girls aged 3-17. Their coaching team boasts a collective experience of over 70 years in the sport, and is committed to nurturing talent and instilling the values of discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship in their players. Their structured Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) programme optimizes every player's growth, creating a solid foundation for their future endeavours. Check out their Tots Kickers for 3 to 5 years old, Junior Kickers for 6 to 12 years old, Premier Kickers for 13 to 17 years old and Girls Kickers for 9 to 17 years old.
Check them out here.
10. F17 Football Academy
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Locations:
- 61 Changi South Avenue 1, SUTD Sports and Recreation Centre, Singapore 486000
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2A Margaret Drive, Singapore 149295
The F17 Academy Singapore was founded in 2011 by Singapore’s most popular local legend, Fandi Ahmad. About 500 kids train with them, across ages and ability levels. Tots Programme is for 2 to 3 years old, a series of high-energy sessions that focuses on teaching introductory soccer skills in smaller classes – parents can take part too! Recreational Programme is for 4 to 12 years old, where having fun is as important as grasping the basic techniques. The Development Programme for aged 7 to 12 covers all techniques required to play football with added tactical awareness as well as leadership training.
Check them out here.
11. First Kick Academy
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Locations:
- Bukit View Secondary, 16 Bukit Batok Street 21, Singapore 659633
- Chai Community Hub (opposite Kampong Ubi Community Centre), 11 Jalan Ubi, Singapore 409074
- Changi Business Park, 1 Changi Business Park Crescent, Singapore 486025
- 51 Cuppage Road, Level 10 Roof Garden, Singapore 229469
- Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road, #07-37, Singapore 179105
- FutsalArena, 32 Yishun Central 1, Singapore 768809
- Kovan Sports Centre, 60 Hougang Street 21, Singapore 538738
- Punggol Secondary School, 51 Edgefield Plains, Singapore 828870
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, 3063 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, Singapore 569868
We like it that their soccer lesson plans are designed according to the child’s age and development, which does lots to help prevent injuries and ensures the kid gains confidence and stay enthusiastic with the sport. The fun-driven soccer lessons also encourage kids’ active participation, and soccer coaches are trained to bring out the best in each kid through affirmative encouragement.
Check them out here.
12. French Football Academy Singapore
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Locations:
- SAFRA Tampines, 1/A Tampines Street 92, Singapore 528882
- St Gabriel’s Secondary School, 24 Serangoon Avenue 1, Singapore 556140
- XCL World Academy, 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039
The academy has capacity to train several hundred students, from 4 to 18 years old. Welcoming all nationalities, the academy’s programme is headed by Jean-Claude Lafargue, former director of France’s Institut National de Football (National Football Institute) at Clairefontaine, who visits the site regularly to oversee global strategy and development. There is even a full-time athletics study programme, for children seeking a serious career in football!
Check them out here.
13. Gaulois Academy
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Location: 1 Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 098888
Gaulois Academy is a vibrant, community-driven, not-for-profit football academy committed to nurturing young athletes aged 4 to 15 of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Affordable, fun and competitive football experiences are the key here. Don’t underestimate their coaches who are passionate parent volunteers, among grassroots coaches and professional trainers. They also have a Parent Volunteer Programme if you want to be part of the action!
Check them out here.
14. International Soccer Academy (ISA)
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Location: Rainforest Sports Hub, 2 Turf Club Road, Turf City, Singapore 287988
ISA’s training methods are based on a player’s stage of development, taking into consideration the player’s age and size, physical and psychological development and level of achieved potential. Beginner 4 to 6 year-olds get to have fun while developing their interest in football, learning basic soccer skills like dribbling and passing, as well as general skills such as coordination and attentiveness. Young Players aged 6 to 12 play as a team to master various techniques, exploring and trying positions on the pitch as well as developing the ability to interact with teammates and challenge opponents. Coordination exercises to develop agility and suppleness is also crucial for this age group. The Golden Age from 13 to 15 years old focuses on development of technical, tactical, and psychological skills. The coaches also start looking at mental attitudes such as concentration, self-confidence, perseverance, and willpower. Separately, there is a Goalkeeper track for 4 years and above.
Check them out here.
15. Island City FC
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Location: The Premier Pitch, 2 Tessensohn Road, The Singapore Khalsa Association, Singapore 217646
Training sessions here are for ages 4 to 16, about ensuring every player is able to progress at the best speed and level for their football and personal development. They even have an 8-step coaching guideline, ensuring every player is well catered to during training. They strongly encourage players to experience a number of positions, not only to find their own preferred one but also to gain an appreciation of the different roles and responsibilities that are expected of each.
Check them out here.
16. JSSL Singapore
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Locations:
- HQ Arena, 48 Woodleigh Park, Singapore 357844
- SAFRA Tampines, 1/A Tampines Street 92, Singapore 528882
- Tanglin Trust School, 95 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139299
Confident enough to call themselves the number 1 Youth Football Club in Singapore, they have 20 coaches training 900 children weekly. Match your child to their Elite Programme, Soccer School Programme, Girls Programme and Goalkeepers Programme. JSSL holds quite a record in overseas competitions, if your kid is up for some serious football journey.
Check them out here.
17. Singapore Football Club
Locations:
- Dover Court International, 301 Dover Road, Singapore 139644
- Dulwich College, 71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8, Singapore 658966
- Shelton College, 1 Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 098888
Singapore FC serves girls and boys aged 6 to 19. Aiming to “reach, inspire and unite” boys and girls residing in Singapore with football, they offer two programmes providing pathways and opportunities. SFC Teams provides pathways for young players passionate about football and wishing to play competitively. SFC Grassroots provides opportunities for boys and girls without regular access to football, or who are new to football, to develop their technical skills.
Check them out here.
18. Turf City FC
Locations:
- Ceylon Sports Club, 101 Balestier Road, Singapore 329678
- SJI International School, 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191
- SkyPark Arena Holland, 102 Ulu Pandan Road, Singapore 597806
Here’s a club which brands itself as an expert in helping players move up the professional level. Established in 2012 as Singapore’s first and only professional youth academy, they have strong relationship with football scouts and agents all over the world, and can advise players and family members on what is the best move to take in an intended professional football career.
Check them out here.