Lebanon’s firstand largest youthfootball academy
Developing champions on and off the field since 2004. Nine branches, more than ninety coaches, one club.
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One Star
Academy
BFA is officially recognised as an AFC One Star Academy under the AFC Elite Youth Scheme: structured coaching, a clear methodology, player welfare and a long-term vision for growth. A first star for Lebanon’s first academy, and the road to more stars continues.
Titles and
milestones
Gen Alpha League, 11 titles
Top of the league’s cup table with 11 titles from 17 finals, ahead of the next academy on 4. Our girls won the league at their first attempt.
U17 Boys Champions
Our 2009 boys won the 2026 Lebanese Championship at under 17, our 2010 and 2011 teams finished second in their age groups, and our 2012 team reached the semi finals unbeaten, going out only on penalties.
U17 Girls Champions
Our U17 girls are back to back champions of the Lebanese Female League.
Gothia Cup Champions
Our 2011 team brings home the Class B title at the world’s largest youth tournament, in Sweden.
Arab Elite Cup Champions
Our 2015 and 2010 teams won the Arab Elite Cup in Dubai, unbeaten from start to finish.
Best Academy Branch in Lebanon
The Gen Alpha Ceremony crowns BFA Furn El Chebbak the best branch in Lebanon, between all academies.
Madrid Easter Cup Champions
First participation, first title: the boys 2015 category, in Arganda del Rey.
Ayia Napa Champions
Champions at the Ayia Napa Youth Soccer Festival in Cyprus, with our boys born 2015.
Women’s First Division Champions
BFA Women, Seniors, are back to back champions of the Lebanese Women’s First Division.
Gothia Cup, third place
Our 2013 Elite team finished third in Class A, beating Germany in the quarter finals.
Elite League, 3 finals, 3 trophies
The 2013, 2014 and 2016 teams win all three Elite League finals in one season.
U19 Girls Champions
Our U19 girls were crowned champions of the 2022/23 Lebanese Female League.
Gothia Cup, final
Our 2003 team reached the Class B final at the Gothia Cup in Sweden and finished second among 175 teams.
PSG Cup, third place
Third place at the Paris Saint-Germain youth tournament, at the Parc des Princes.
FC Barcelona, La Masia
Hosted at La Masia and playing FC Barcelona youth sides, the only Lebanese academy to do so.
Players to the national teams
More than 100 BFA players have gone on to Lebanon’s national teams, 50 to first and second division clubs and 5 to careers abroad.
Titles at home
Lebanese champions at under 12 (2019), under 15 three times (2016, 2017 and 2019) and under 16 (2022), plus more than 20 grassroots championships and cups.
More than fifty tournaments abroad
Sweden, Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, the UAE and Jordan. The only team from Lebanon to have been hosted by FC Barcelona at La Masia, in 2017. Next: Elite Neon Cup, Athens, Greece, 22 to 25 October 2026.
Champions of Lebanon.
Lebanon’s flag in Jordan.
Two First Division titles, more than twenty players in the national teams, and in 2026 a first appearance at the West Asian club championship, with a 1-0 win over Etihad Club of Jordan. It all starts with girls from age four, at every branch.
Matches this week
Next matches
- Fri 30 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2009 Elite21:00Homentmun Div 3
- Sat 31 OctHazmieh · 2014 White08:30SEF 2013 RED
- Sat 31 OctSen El Fil · 2013 Red08:30HAZ 2014 WHITE
- Sat 31 OctHazmieh · 2016 White09:00HAD 2016 BLUE
- Sat 31 OctHaddath · 2016 Blue09:00HAZ 2016 WHITE
- Sat 31 OctHazmieh · 2019 Selection09:00Nejmeh
- Sat 31 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2018 Elite09:00ASA
- Sat 31 OctSen El Fil · 2014 Red09:30HAZ 2013 WHITE
Latest results
- Fri 30 OctMansourieh · 2015 Red3 : 1ER 2015
- Sun 25 OctSen El Fil · 2011 Selection2 : 1Vclub Champville 2010
- Sun 25 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2017 Selection7 : 1Athletico Jnah
- Sun 25 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2012 Elite1 : 1SAFA
- Sun 25 OctSen El Fil · 2012 Selection0 : 2Tawfeer
- Sat 24 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2013 Selection1 : 2AHED
- Sat 24 OctSen El Fil · 2014 Red5 : 7Stars Fc
- Sat 24 OctFurn El Chebbak · 2016 Red3 : 2MCA
What families say
“We have had a fantastic experience with this academy. My children genuinely look forward to every session.”
“Best academy in town! Professional staff, friendly coaches!”
“The coaches are highly qualified and experienced, and the facilities are top-notch.”
“Very good place for a football academy. Coach Louis, my salute to you!”
“We are not just here to represent BFA. We are here to represent Lebanon.”
“Anthony, I’ll light a candle for you today. Inshallah you come home happy.”
We are in good company
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Nine branches across Lebanon, boys and girls from age four. Tell us your child’s year of birth and the nearest branch, and our team will get back to you.
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