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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…

For the second year in a row, Winning Soccer Skills hosted its highly anticipated Autumn Camp 2024 in the Netherlands, bringing together young talents for an unforgettable football experience. This year, we proudly partnered with MSV’71 for an exclusive girls-only camp and with MVV’27 for a mixed camp, further expanding our impact on youth development. With a total of 76 players, 12 dedicated coaches, and one shared…

The Champions Lab Tour 2024 was an exhilarating new concept created in collaboration with our global partner Football Business International (FBI). This exclusive experience gave our selected players from New Zealand the extraordinary opportunity to visit and train with three of the most prestigious clubs in European football for the current Champions League season: Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Girona FC. For these young…

The Summer of 2024 at Winning Soccer Skills (WSS) was an incredible chapter in our ongoing commitment to developing elite football talent from around the world. This summer, we were thrilled to host our annual HP Pre-Season Training Program, specially designed to prepare top-level players for their upcoming season. Elite athletes from across the globe joined us, including three returning players…

We are thrilled to announce that Pedro Soma, a young football talent who trains regularly with us at WSS, has officially signed for FC Barcelona! This incredible achievement is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for the game. Pedro has been an integral part of our training program, consistently pushing himself to reach new heights…

In the first weeks of July 2024, Winning Soccer Skills was buzzing with excitement as our Academy Director, Rick van Hoeven, took on the task of preparing two international football stars: Pedro Soma and Cris Ilis. This intensive training period showcased our commitment to nurturing elite talent and underscored the global reach of our academy.…

Winning Soccer Skills Academy, in collaboration with our global partner Football Business International, recently concluded back-to-back elite training programs in Australia and New Zealand. These successful three-day camps, held in two of the world’s most beautiful countries, provided a unique opportunity for young football talents to experience our top-tier training methodology. Intensive Training in Australia…

Winning Soccer Skills Academy recently completed a highly successful two-week summer camp in the picturesque city of Lugano, Switzerland, in collaboration with our new partner, Ballers Academy. This camp was an incredible opportunity for young talents to experience intensive training based on our renowned WSS methodology. Intensive Training and Skill Development Over the course of…