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Winning Soccer Skills Academy proudly concluded its third consecutive annual camp in the Netherlands, marking another milestone in its international development journey. Following two successful editions in 2023 and 2024, this year’s camp once again brought together over 100 young and passionate players for an unforgettable week of football, fun, and friendship. The 2025 edition took place across two fantastic clubs…

This year marked a proud milestone for Winning Soccer Skills Academy — completing four consecutive camps across New Zealand, each one dedicated to helping young footballers unlock their full potential. From January (18–26) to April (22–24), July (9–11), and finally September (20–25), our team of elite coaches brought the same energy, professionalism, and passion that…

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and sports development, Winning Soccer Skills Academy (WSS Academy) successfully carried out its first-ever outreach program in the rural community of Allan-Akpa, located in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The outreach was designed to give back to the community and inspire young footballers by providing essential football gear, including jerseys, socks, and…

This summer marked a historic milestone for Winning Soccer Skills as we successfully conducted our very first football camp on African soil. The event took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, and brought together a passionate community of young players and coaches eager to learn, grow, and celebrate the beautiful game. Over the course of three action-packed days, our Academy Director, Rick…

Every player’s journey tells a story — not just of talent, but of persistence, growth, and belief. This summer, two returning athletes from Belgium and Trinidad & Tobago rejoined our High-Performance Football Program in Barcelona, continuing their pursuit of excellence both on and off the pitch. Their return wasn’t about starting over; it was about building on what they had…

This spring, Winning Soccer Skills Academy welcomed talented young footballers from across the globe to Barcelona for our High-Performance Football Program — an intensive training experience designed to take players’ development to the next level. From March to May, players immersed themselves in a professional environment that mirrored the standards of elite European academies. Some…

We are excited to announce the success of our first camp of 2025, held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 20-24 January. In collaboration with our global partner Football Business International (FBI), this camp brought together talented young players for an unforgettable week of training, preparation, and development. The camp featured a three-day workshop, where players participated in a series of…

This winter break, FC Barcelona midfielder Pedro Soma returned to Winning Soccer Skills (WSS) to focus on elevating his game as he prepares for an even brighter 2025. After an impressive first four months at FC Barcelona, where he competed in the UEFA Youth League, played with the Barcelona B Team, and even trained with the first team, Pedro is determined to take…

2024 has been a monumental year for Adam Aznou, and we at Winning Soccer Skills couldn’t be prouder of his incredible achievements! This is a special story for us, as our academy director, Rick van Hoeven, had the privilege of coaching Adam in the youth academy of FC Barcelona back in 2016. Later, in 2020, Adam joined WSS to participate in our individual…

This December, we had the incredible privilege of welcoming the girls’ football selection from Zimbabwe to Barcelona. In collaboration with our valued partner, Platinum Sports, we hosted eight talented young players from the African continent, offering them an unforgettable week of football development and cultural experiences. Over the course of their stay, the girls participated…