El Real Betis Balompié has officially opened its first academy in China, located in the Centro Nacional de Entrenamiento del Sur en Lianjie, province of Sichuan, to train 1.000 young talents over the next three years using its European T1 level training methodology.
Strategic alliance for elite training in Sichuan
This opening marks the entry of the green-and-white educational and sporting model into one of the markets with the greatest global potential. The inaugural event was attended by institutional representatives of Cándido Creis Estrada, consul general of España en Chengdu, along with the directors of Partner Asian Huibao, Wang Zhihui y Zhang XiangbaoOn behalf of the Helitopolitan entity, the following attended Javier López Alonsointernational coordinator, and Juan Luis Carvajal de la Haza, club coach.
The so-called Real Betis Academy ChuanYu It begins with an ambitious roadmap: to reach 1.000 registered players in the medium term and impact more than 10.000 young people through intensive winter and summer programs. Currently, the project is starting its activity with one hundred students, exceeding the average enrollment of other Spanish sports institutions present in the region.
The key parameters of this international deployment are detailed below:
| Concept | Project Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Neijiang, Province of Sichuan (China) |
| Local Partner | JILIN HUIBAO CULTURE MEDIA CO., LTD |
| Target Population | Young people between 12 and 20 years old |
| Categories | U16, U18 and U20 |
| Goal 3 years | 1.000 registered players |
| Methodology | T1 level training (4 sessions/week) |
Academic integration and social outreach
The program designed by the Real Betis It's not just limited to the pitch. The model combines high-performance sports training with formal academic education, allowing footballers to follow the Chinese national education curriculum while gaining access to the European youth academy system. The competitive objective is clear: to participate successfully in the Liga Juvenil China.
In addition, the project includes a strong social responsibility component and external talent recruitment:
- Scholarship System: It facilitates access to training for outstanding players from various Chinese regions.
- TUT Fund: Program aimed at financing stays in España so that the brightest players can train at the club's official facilities in Sevilla.
- B2B Collaboration: Open to sponsorships and partnerships with brands interested in the development of grassroots football in Asia.
With this new headquarters, Real Betis Academy It strengthens its global network, which already has a presence in more than 20 countries, joining other international initiatives such as Real Betis Camps, Real Betis Inside y Real Betis Team Alliance.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the Real Betis Academy in China
What age groups is the new academy in China targeting?
The project focuses on young people between the ages of 12 and 20, initially distributed across the U16, U18 and U20 training categories.
What kind of training will the Asian players receive?
They will follow the club's official methodology with a T1 level system, which includes four weekly 90-minute sessions focused on Spanish football culture.
What is the TUT fund mentioned in the project?
It is a financial fund intended to provide scholarships for the best academic talent to travel to España and perfect their technical training at the main campuses of Real Betis.
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