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ELITE GAP YEAR FOOTBALL PROGRAM
The Elite Gap Year Football Program is a full-season football experience in Madrid designed for ambitious players aged 18–24.
Train every day with our staff - Spanish coaches, compete in official Madrid leagues through our own academy, and develop in one of the strongest football environments in Europe.
Our mission is simple: help players grow, compete, and open real pathways in Spain and abroad through a structured, professional football experience.
For our american players, this is your bridge to play college soccer and reach a higher level, thanks to LDR SPORTS.
This is more than a season abroad.
It’s your next step in football.
PROGRAM DETAILS
MADRID, SPAIN
LOCATION
TRAINING &
COMPETITION
Train every day with certified Spanish coaches and compete every weekend in official SPANISH leagues—one of the strongest and most competitive football systems in EUROPE Through our own academy:
LEADER F.C.
ACCOMODATION AREA
Players stay in shared modern apartments located in one of Madrid’s safest and most convenient residential areas.
The neighborhood offers cafés, supermarkets, parks, and excellent transportation—everything players need to live comfortably and focus on football.
TIME LINE
1
2
APPLICATION
PLAYER EVALUATION
INTERVIEW
ADMISION
3
4
Players submit their application through our website, including their football backgrounD, personal details AND HIGHLIGHTS.
APPLICATION
Our team reviews the player’s profile through highlights, full matches, or an in-person trial when possible.
We schedule a video call with the player and parents to discuss the program, goals, expectations, and the fit for the Elite Year in Madrid.
Accepted players receive their official admission confirmation and next steps to secure their place in the program.
PARTNERS
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