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About the Academy
BFT ACADEMY powered by WERDER BREMEN
The BfT Academy is a brand-new high-end program organized by SV Werder Bremen and Berlin Sports giving young soccer players (between 16-20 years old) the chance to make their dream to live and train in a professional environment in a historic club in Europe come true.
Our goal consists of finding and selecting the best talents from North America and forming them into a team that will be developed for one season in Germany.
You will have the chance to train for 10 months in professional conditions at excellent facilities at the great Bundesliga club SV Werder Bremen to show your full talent in daily training as in friendly matches.
Be one of 22 players and get the lifetime opportunity in this exclusive program to improve your skills rapidly and show your talent. Send us your application and you might get selected by our professional scouts.
"Coming to Europe, it's a whole different world than playing in the US. So if you want to reach your goal, don't just cross the bridge, run through it!"
– Ethan Kohler, Werder Bremen
About the club SV Werder Bremen
100% Werder.
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club based in Bremen, Germany. It is best known for its professional football (soccer) team, which competes in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football. The club was founded on February 4, 1899, and it has a rich history and tradition in German football.
- Founded: 1899
- Country: Germany
- City: Bremen
- Bundesliga Championships: 4
- German Cup: 6
- European Cup: 1
The club plays its home matches at the Weserstadion, which has been its home since 1909.
Josh Sargent, Miroslav Klose, Mesut Özil, Naldo, Rudi Völler, Diego, Paul Stalteri, Claudio Pizarro, Torsten Frings, Ailton
- National team players: 7;
- Current transfer record: +€20.81m
- 3rd most points in Bundesliga history
Interesting facts about the club
Basic facts
- Founded: 1899
- Country: Germany
- City: Bremen
Main trophies
- Bundesliga Championships: 4
- German Cup: 6
- European Cup: 1
Home grounds
The club plays its home matches at the Weserstadion, which has been its home since 1909.
Former players
Josh Sargent, Miroslav Klose, Mesut Özil, Naldo, Rudi Völler, Diego, Paul Stalteri, Claudio Pizarro, Torsten Frings, Ailton
TODAY
- National team players: 7;
- Current transfer record: +€20.81m
- 3rd most points in Bundesliga history
WERDER BREMEN'S HALL OF FAME OF EX-PLAYER
All these great players have been developed and trained with Werder or even started their international career here in the historic Weserstadion.
offer and Requirements
selection of 22 soccer talents
10 months of training & MATCHES
improvement and visibility
Age of player between 16-20 years
Your partner
Berlin Sports group
The BfT Academy powered by Werder Bremen is organized by the Berlin Sports Group. We are a global sports consultancy based in Berlin, Germany and Lisbon, Portugal.
Our philosophy is to work with selected top players, take close care of their development with the mutual goal to reach the highest possible level.
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Stuff
MEET THE TEAM
Torsten Frings
SV WERDER BREMEN
Coach; Former Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Munich player
FELIX WIEDWALD
SV WERDER BREMEN
Former Werder Bremen player; Program manager & Scout
Björn Schierenbeck
SV WERDER BREMEN
Former Werder Bremen player; Academy director
Kerstin Reinecke
BFT ACADEMY
Program Assistent
Albrecht Eggert
BFT ACADEMY
Program Manager
Dario Rosati
BFT ACADEMY
Program Manager & Scout; Representative for North America
Wynton "Kiwi" Rufer
BFT ACADEMY
International Scout; Former Werder Bremen player
Location
ACCOMMODATION
The team will live in a brand new facility in Bremen. The institution provides a comfortable and safe living environment, which has prepared single and double rooms, fully equipped with wifi, Kitchenette and ensuite bathrooms. These modern amenities allow students to focus on football and personal growth while feeling at home away from home.
Facts about Bremen, Germany
BREMEN: THE "CITY OF SPACE"
Bremen is known for its rich history, maritime heritage, and cultural attractions.
It is located along the Weser River and has a significant port, making it an important economic and cultural hub in the region. Bremen’s reputation as the “City of Space” is a testament to its significant role in advancing space exploration and technology within Europe.
population
567,000 inhabitants
bike-friendly city
Bremen is the third most bike-friendly city in Europe
SIZE
11th largest city of Germany
Germany’s greenest city
No other German city has more green spaces than Bremen
DISTANCE
50km to the North Sea;
100km to the Netherlands
City of Space
Home to ArianeGroup, Airbus and OHB
Sporting & personal development
GET CLOSER TO YOUR GOAL
Our goal consists of finding and selecting the rarest football talents in the world from several countries to bring them to Europe and to put them together in a team that will be trained for 10 months under professional conditions.
Be one of 22 players and get the lifetime opportunity in this exclusive program to improve your skills rapidly and show your talent!
Experienced coaches with UEFA A or Pro Level
Staff supporting the players full-time including a permanent team manager and a project manager
Improve soccer skills
Making sure that individual goals are reached
Intercultural experience abroad
Learn a language, make new friends, grow as a personality
Chance to be scouted as a soccer player by scouts at Werder Bremen and other teams
TRAINING and MATCHES
Professional training and friendly matches will take place close to 6oaks and at the Werder Bremen facilities.
Transportation from 6Oaks to the Training facilities and games will be organized.
TRAINING AND MATCHES
Professional training and friendly matches will take place close to the accomodation and at the Werder Bremen facilities.
Transportation from the accomodation to the training facilities and games will be organized.
Program and fees
What we offer to you
We are an Elite academy for highly skilled and dedicated players, looking to pursue soccer at a higher level. We offer professional coaching and access to specialized training facilities and providing specialized coaching, advanced training techniques, and opportunities to showcase skills to scouts and recruiters.
A weekly schedule will contain 6 training sessions and 1-2 matches, plus 1 day off
Live streaming of the matches
Additional participation in international friendlies and tournaments
German class 2x week
Frequent scouting by Werder Bremen (selected players might be invited for training)
Opportunity of a training camp in the Easter break in Portugal
Organization of trials with other German clubs (3rd-5th tier depending on sporting level)
Price per month: $6,000*/month
We also offer scholarships for the players. Reach out to us for the details.
Schedule
IT'S TIME TO SHOW YOURSELF!
Our goal consists of finding and selecting the rarest football talents in the world from several countries to bring them to Europe and to put them together in a team that will be trained for 10 months under professional conditions. Our BfT Academy powered by Werder Bremen 2024/2025 will take place in the beautiful city of Bremen, Germany
ADMISSIONS
This is our professional youth football program.
Imagine being selected for a roster spot in a professional football club in Europe. This means playing against top Bundesliga and other European Academy teams. Our scouts will look at your highlight video and let you know if you qualify for the program(s). This is a real, authentic pathway to professional soccer. Berlin Sports Group already brought many talents to their pathway in the professional European football.
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