NF SELECTION
TALLINN CUP
Tallinn, the picturesque capital of Estonia, is set to become the epicenter of youth international football tournament, the Tallinn Cup 2024. Scheduled to take place from July 1st to July 7th, 2024, this tournament promises to be a children’s festival of epic proportions, drawing talented young footballers from every corner of the globe and also NF Selection teams will participate.
The Tallinn Cup is more than just a football tournament; it’s an unforgettable experience for young athletes and their families. A Seven Days experience (NF program includes three days with preparation prior to the event with high quality sessions, friendly matches and theory + 4 tournament game days) and excellent conditions for the game and relax! Register for the tournament so you don’t miss this enchanting event!
WHO IS IT FOR?
We are looking players who have a high regional level. Most of the players will be selected through invitation based on outstanding performance in previous programs, but we also have a few spots available for top talents who want to apply.
On this tournament we will bring five selection teams that will participate in the following age groups for Boys:
- U12 (2012 and 2013) – 14 players + 2 GK – 9 a side
- U13 (2011) – 15 players + 2 GK – 11 a side
- U14 (2010) – 15 players + 2 GK – 11 a side
- U15 (2009) – 15 players + 2 GK – 11 a side
- U16 (2008) – 15 players + 2 GK – 11 a side
GOALS WITH THE PROGRAM
Our main objectives in NF Selection Tallinn Cup is to provide players with international match references against strong teams, give the players a better understanding of the game and provide experience in integrating into a team with good players from different countries.
During the preparational training camp and tournament, we will do a full evaluation of all the players. Each player will have a meeting with their head coach and get detailed feedback on what they need to improve to reach a higher level. All the players will be provided with an evaluation report with the purpose to give guidance for their training work when they return to their country.
“The stay with NF Academy gave me a taste of everyday life as a professional. Very competent coaches and good players around me. The days were good, and I learned a lot. It was after this stay that I dared to visit foreign clubs to show what I can do.”
Lucas Kåhed, IFK Gøteborg and Sweden U17
PACKAGES
PLAYER
- Preparation camp before the tournament
- One Friendly game per team during the preparation period
- Three training sessions of 90 min per team during the preparation period
- Excursion and sightseeing activity in Tallinn area
- Accommodation in 4 stars Hotel for 7 days / 6 nights in Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Airport transfer on the arrival and departure
- Bus transportation for all the program activities
- Each team will play at least 6 matches during the cup
- Experienced UEFA licensed NF Academy Head Coach per team
- One physiotherapist and goalkeeper coach shared between the NF teams
- Team and individual meetings
1375 EUR (7 days / 6 nights)
FAMILY
- Airport transfer on the arrival and departure
- Bus transportation for all the program activities
- Accommodation in 4 stars Hotel for 7 days / 6 nights in Half Board (breakfast and dinner)
- Participation in Team and Individual meetings with players
650 EUR
EXTRA DAYS: NF increased the stay in three extra days in order to provide the players more time to train together and know themselves.
High quality sessions, friendly matches and theory.
Once you complete the player registration, you will receive the information about how to acquire your tournament kit. This kit includes the NF Academy match shirt, shorts and one pair of socks, that will be delivered at your address.
FREE WEEK IN CASCAIS WITH OUR PARTNER CLUB
NF is offering all the players who book an International Program the opportunity to be evaluated in Cascais, Portugal by our partner club GDS Cascais Futebol SAD. During this week, the player will be evaluated by the club Performance Department and train with the teams from his age.
This offer does not include flights, accommodation or transportation.
This offer is only available for the players who book an International Program until March 31st 2024.
PARTICIPATING NATIONS
TOURNAMENT FACTS
The organizers expect over 150 teams at the tournament! Always with a big opening ceremony in the A. Le Coq Stadium with over 15,000 spectators. You can also easily explore Tallinn during the match breaks, as the local transport is free of charge for you. Play against teams from more than 10 different countries and feel the international atmosphere.
More then 80 teams (830+ players) from 6 different cnations have joined in the previous year!
PARTICIPATING NATIONS
TOURNAMENT FACTS
The organizers expect over 150 teams at the tournament! Always with a big opening ceremony in the A. Le Coq Stadium with over 15,000 spectators. You can also easily explore Tallinn during the match breaks, as the local transport is free of charge for you. Play against teams from more than 10 different countries and feel the international atmosphere.
More then 80 teams (830+ players) from 6 different cnations have joined in the previous year!
LOCATION
The Tallinn Cup International tournanent has been held since 2011 in July, in one of the two most beautiful places in Europe – the city of Tallinn.
Located in the very north of the country on the Baltic Sea, the city is also the capital of Estonia. Tallinn has a population of around 430,000 and is an absolutely European city, with a developed infrastructure, internet on the streets and in the city centre, people speaking Estonian, Russian and English, modern transport and hotels for any class.
Incredible entertainment program for participants of the football tournament Tallinn Cup! Aquaparks, museums, exhibitions, Zoo and Old Town of Tallinn super atmosphere! We care about the cultural program for the kids. This is the second most mass event in Estonia after the singing festival.
LOCATION
The Tallinn Cup International tournanent has been held since 2011 in July, in one of the two most beautiful places in Europe – the city of Tallinn.
Located in the very north of the country on the Baltic Sea, the city is also the capital of Estonia. Tallinn has a population of around 430,000 and is an absolutely European city, with a developed infrastructure, internet on the streets and in the city centre, people speaking Estonian, Russian and English, modern transport and hotels for any class.
Incredible entertainment program for participants of the football tournament Tallinn Cup! Aquaparks, museums, exhibitions, Zoo and Old Town of Tallinn super atmosphere! We care about the cultural program for the kids. This is the second most mass event in Estonia after the singing festival.
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OTHER INFORMATION
We value to give good consultation before booking a program to ensure the right challenge for all our participants. Best way to identify if this program is suitable for you is to start by sending us a request. Please give us some information about the club, position, age, level and goals, and we will follow up from there. If you have some video available, please share.
Are you unsure if you have the level to be in this program? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can let you know when the next available local training camp in your region take place and evaluate the player for international programs.
Program (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Complete information available soon.
NF ACADEMY COACHES
NF Academy uses skilled and experienced coaches with backgrounds from European big clubs. We want a profile with ambitious coaches great academic weight for our projects. The coaches are carefully selected from applications we receive and our existing contact network.
You can see all our coaches here.
GONÇALO NUNES
HEAD COACH AND NF ACADEMY DIRECTOR
NF Academy International Director Gonçalo Nunes has an impressive 25-year background in youth football. He is a solid resource for both NF Academy and the players in the academy system together with NF Academy Director Joao Plantier.
Gonçalo has mainly worked as Head Coach, technical coordinator and technical director for 25 years in international football. He has a UEFA-A license as well as level 3 IPDJ as a sports coach, and is really looking forward to working closer to the talented players of NF Academy.
International Background
He has worked under Carlos Queiroz, and the Manchester United football school project for 6 years. Gonçalo has also been linked to Sporting Clube de Portugal for 2 years, and for the past 5 years he has been responsible for the international field of youth football in Sport Lisboa e Benfica. There he has also been a player developer coordinator for the past three years.
During the last decade, he has been involved in several international projects and programs at various levels, where he has traveled around the world, as well as coordinating and involved with thousands of players and coaches on programs in Portugal.
Gonçalo will select the coaching staff for this program. You can see all our coaches here.
«I participated with NF Academy’s U13 team, which was great! Vi got to the quarter final, where we lost to Sporting CP on penalties. It’s not the best way to go out of a competition, but the whole setup is great with some very good coaches!”
Niklas Haugland, Leeds U23 and Norway U17 national team
“I would say my time with NF Academy has helped take away the challenging aspect that new situations can produce, such as getting national team callups, changing clubs or taking further steps as a player. Their programs are on a high level, with good coaches, and there are players from different nationalities who seek the same as you. It really makes you develop both as a person and a player.”
Oscar Fuglesang, Silkeborg and Denmark U17 national team
«João Plantier has played an important part in my career for several reasons. He gave me freedom and believed in me. We had a close relationship, and he monitored me the whole way. João gave me feedback on what I needed to improve during matches, and last but not least, he was very good at constantly providing me with new challenges.”
Zeca, Captain of FC Copenhagen and Greece national team
“I played together with same very good players and trained under very competent coaches. First and foremost, it was a great experience, and I got a good reference on what level the best teams in Europe were on. Such programs carry a lot of worth, because they later on make the transition to new teams and levels easier.”
Kristian Arnstad, RSC Anderlecht and captain of Norway U16
“The training sessions are on a very high level, and there are exercises I have never participated in before. I have learned a lot, which I take with me to my training back home in Norway”
Dylan Ryan Murugesapilla, Lillestrøm and captain of Norway U15
“My boys (born 2004 and 2007) are really excited to come to the IberCup Cascais tournament. Not only to play against top teams but also to see where their current level is and to train and meet other good players around Scandinavia. To have programs like NF Academy is fantastic. When you train with top-level coaches and other same age players you really see where the international football level is.»
Bjørn Helge Riise, former Fulham and Norwegian National team player
«It wasn’t until we came home that we saw the huge improvements in Kevin as a player. He has a new authority about him now, and his decision making is better. The reason for this is good experiences and good coaches at NF Academy. We won’t for a second regret we chose a team with the competence that NF Academy has.”
Thomas Hansvoll, former professional boxer and national champion
“The stay with NF Academy gave me a taste of everyday life as a professional. Very competent coaches and good players around me. The days were good, and I learned a lot. It was after this stay that I dared to visit foreign clubs to show what I can do.”
Lucas Kåhed, IFK Gøteborg and Sweden U17
“I am very happy with last year’s NF Academy participation in IberCup. It was very exciting and inspiring to get to play in a team with so many good players from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. I got motivated to give even more after having played against and seen how good oponents from countries such as Portugal, Spain and Mexico were.”
Fredrik Oppegård, Vålerenga and Norway U17
«During the easter of 2018, I was in Cascais, Portugal with NF Academy to participate in IberCup Cascais 2018. It was my first time with NF Academy, and a great experience. I got a lot from the trip. The training, matches, coaches and players were a fantastic mix of both fun and serious football.”
Filip Mellbin, Denmark U16
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