Genoa Academy UAE brings the methodology of Genoa Cricket & Football Club — the oldest football club in Italy — to young athletes across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Real coaching. Real pathways. One griffin.
We didn't bring a franchise to the UAE — we brought a 130-year-old football culture. Every child who trains with us wears the same griffin the city of Genova has worn since 1893, and we carry that responsibility onto every pitch: real coaching, real pathways, real futures.
Genoa Cricket & Football Club was founded on 7 September 1893 — the oldest club in Italy still active today, with nine national championships and a gold star for sporting merit. Its youth sector are reigning U18 Champions of Italy, and its women's first team competes in Serie A.
Genoa Academy is the club's official youth development project — more than 15,000 young players train under the griffin worldwide. Genoa Sports operates the academy across the UAE, coaching to the same methodology used in Genova.
This is not a themed football class. It is the actual pathway of a Serie A club, starting on a pitch near you.
“Forza vecchio cuore rossoblù”
The flagship. Technical & physical youth development on the Genoa CFC methodology, from first touch to competitive squads.
Structured age-group progression — every player trains with their level, minimum six per group.
First sessions at school ECA or academy level — build basic skills, enjoy being active, make the game a habit.
Structured technique and discipline under licensed professional coaches, on the club's own methodology.
Performance, physical and mental strength — preparation for higher levels of competition.
Tournaments, leagues and inter-school play. Learn to win, learn to grow, build resilience.
Selected players access trials, international camps, visits to Italy and the Genoa CFC ecosystem.
Recruitment, management and supervision of every coach is handled by the academy — qualified and experienced staff, consistent coaching standards, professional safeguarding, and regular performance monitoring.
Tell us who's coming and how to reach you. A coach will call you back within 24 hours to place your player in the right group and confirm the venue and time.
Trial sessions run weekly at all three venues — Wollongong University, Ripe Market and Emirates Aviation University.
Registration includes the full Champion Kit — the same rossoblù worn in Genova, delivered to every academy player.
Full-size pitch and courts — the academy's flagship venue.
Community sessions and Genoa Fun for the youngest groups.
Academy training and after-university programs.
Operating across Dubai · Sharjah · Ajman — 180+ registered students and growing.
Genoa Academy delivers a professionally managed Extra-Curricular Activities programme, giving students the chance to discover different sports, develop their skills, improve their fitness, build confidence and experience the values of teamwork and competition. Every programme is structured, engaging and progressive, and built around the ages and abilities in the room.
Students are introduced to different sports through fun, safe and engaging sessions.
Students build technical skills, physical ability and understanding of the sport through structured coaching.
Students take part in matches, leagues, tournaments and inter-school competitions.
Students showing commitment and ability progress towards advanced training and competitive pathways.
Sports programme delivery, facility utilisation, coaching and sports activities within a university environment.
ECA sports programme giving students access to a diverse range of sports, structured coaching, and opportunities for competition and sports development.
Trial sessions run weekly at all our venues. Tell us your child's age and preferred sport, and the coaching team will place them in the right group.
