Technical DirectorLucaAntonini
Football for every child in Dubai
Three Venues Across Dubai, One Club, One Pathway.
Programmes
Five Pathways, One Academy. From United Hubs to Professional Football.
United Hubs
Learn the fundamentals of football while building skills and growing a passion for the game.
- Ages: U4 · U5 · U6
- Time: Monday and Wednesday · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Venue: Brighton College
- 01
One pathway
From U10 to the First Team: every age group is a step on the same road, under one identity.
- 02
Professional coaching
Structured technical, tactical, physical and personal foundations at every age.
- 03
Official competition
Selected teams play in the UAE Football Association leagues, with weekly training and performance accountability.
- 04
One club, one family
Players and families feel part of the United identity — on matchday and every training day.
Our philosophy
We develop intelligent, creative players and strong individuals. Players learn to think, make decisions and explore the game through guided training, where mistakes are part of the process — all within a respectful environment focused on confidence and long-term development.
- 01
Intelligence
We teach players to observe, analyse situations and make correct decisions on the pitch.
- 02
Character
We develop disciplined, confident individuals with strong values, respect for others and the right attitude toward learning and mistakes.
- 03
Creativity
Players are encouraged to explore the game, find different solutions and express themselves freely through football.
Everything is built aroundThe child
- Best pitches
- Methodology
- Top coaches
- Equipment
Technology
Technology plays an important role in player development at United Academy. We integrate advanced tools such as Hudl, GPS tracking, video analysis systems and Catapult Sports.
Load and condition
Every training session is analysed to monitor player workload, physical condition and key performance metrics.
GPS & Catapult
Catapult and GPS systems track distance, speed, accelerations, intensity and overall load, ensuring optimal training management and injury prevention.
Video analysis
Video analysis provides players with detailed feedback on decision-making, positioning and game understanding, accelerating their development and adaptation to match conditions.
- GPS tracking
- Video analysis
Where we train
Three venues across Dubai, weekday sessions at each — the academy keeps growing, closer to more families.
- 17:15U11
- 17:00U13 · U14 · U17 B
- 18:00Second Team
- 18:15U12 · U17
- 17:15U7
- 17:30U5–U6 · U7–U8 · U9–U10 · U11–U12 · U9
- 18:30U10
- 19:00U13–U14 · U15–U16 · U17–U18
Age groups
From U6 to U18 — every age has its group, its venue and its coaches. League teams play in the UAE Football Association competitions.
Young players entering football
| Group | Born | Venue | Training | Coach | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 U5 | 2021–2022 | Brighton College | 17:30Mon · WedDevelopment (DOFA) | — | Development programme |
| U6 | 2021–2022 | Brighton College | 17:30Mon · WedDevelopment (DOFA) | — | Development programme |
| U7 | 2019–2020 · 2020 | Brighton College | 17:30Tue · Wed · ThuDevelopment (DOFA)17:15Mon · Tue · ThuUAE League | Mohamed Nagaty / Saud Juma / Kamal Akel | UAE League |
| U8 | 2019–2020 | Brighton College | 17:30Tue · Wed · ThuDevelopment (DOFA) | Mohamed Nagaty / Saud Juma | Development programme |
| U9 | 2017–2018 · 2018 | Brighton College | 17:30Mon · Tue · ThuDevelopment (DOFA)17:30Mon · Wed · ThuUAE League | Mohamed Nagaty / Saud Juma / Abdennour Teguia | UAE League |
| U10 | 2017–2018 · 2017 | Brighton College | 17:30Mon · Tue · ThuDevelopment (DOFA)18:30Mon · Tue · Wed · ThuUAE League | Mohamed Nagaty / Saud Juma / Kamal Akel |  Under 10 Years League (B)Precision · 15 Nov · 15:45Fixtures & table → |
| U11 | 2015–2016 · 2016 | ISD Dubai Sports City · Brighton College | 17:30Mon · Wed · ThuDevelopment (DOFA)17:15Mon · Wed · Thu · FriUAE League | Romeu / Daniele Pacella |  Under 11 Years League (B)Golden Star · 14 Nov · 15:45Fixtures & table → |
| U12 | 2015–2016 · 2015 | HCT Academic City · Brighton College | 17:30Mon · Wed · ThuDevelopment (DOFA)18:15Mon · Tue · Wed · Thu · FriUAE League | Romeu / Jan Ostrowski |  Under 12 Years League (B)Rimal Al Sahra · 15 Nov · 15:30Fixtures & table → |
Our achievements
What the age groups have won and where they play.
- LF Youth Cup U11 — winners
- Emirates Youth International Cup U12 — 2nd place
- 2025Gulf Winter Cup U10 — 2nd place
- 2025/26DOFA Cup D3 U13 — winners
- 2025/26DOFA Silver Cup D1 U10 — winners
- 2024/25DOFA League U15 — winners
- 2026U13 Dubai Intercontinental Cup — consolation cup winners
- 2025/26DOFA Summer League Gold Cup U13 — winners
- 2025/26DOFA Summer League Silver Cup U12 — winners
- 2025Gulf Winter Cup U12 — 2nd place
- U10–U17 play in the UAE Football Association leagues
- 2023Beach Soccer Tournament — champions
- Five of our players are in the UAE national team (U11–U12)
Coaches & staff
The people behind every session — the academy's coaching and support staff.
Technical DirectorLucaAntonini
Head of MethodologyJuan Luis MartinezGarciaAge-group coaches
| Coach | Groups |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Nagaty | U7–U10 Development |
| Saud Juma | U7–U10, U17–U18 Development |
| Romeu | U11–U12, U15–U16 Development |
| Abdennour Teguia | U13–U14 Development, U9 League |
| Daniele Pacella | U11 League, U17–U18 Development |
| Kamal Akel | U7, U10 League |
| Jan Ostrowski | U12 League |
| Mehdi Kacem Boudhar | U13 League |
| Veton Shabani | U17 League, U17 B |
| David Iglesias | United FC II |
In their words
I'm proud of how far we've come in such a short time. We are a young and ambitious project, built on discipline, passion and belief in long-term development. Our players grow not only as footballers, but as people. We have already achieved a lot, but this is only the beginning. Our vision is clear: to build a strong future and compete at the highest level.
- Former AC Milan player
- Serie A winner
- Former coach of Al Nassr U-17 (Saudi Arabia)
We are a young and ambitious academy, built on clear methodology, discipline and long-term development. We develop intelligent and creative players who grow not only as footballers, but as people. Our aim is to create an environment where players learn to think, make decisions and develop through the process.
- Former head of methodology, Real Madrid Academy
- Former head of methodology, Espanyol Academy
Results & fixtures
- U17
3–0AwayBaniyas→Academy Sub No.4 · Al JaziraFixtures & table →
21 Nov · 16:45AwayAl Jazira - U14
2–5AwayAl-Bataeh→Sub No.3 · UnitedFixtures & table →8 Nov · 16:45Home
Al Ain - U13
1–8AwayG REDS→Sub No.2 · AjmanFixtures & table →
14 Nov · 15:30AwayAjman - U1210–1Home
Gulf United→Main Pitch · UnitedFixtures & table →15 Nov · 15:30Home
Rimal Al Sahra - U11
6–1AwayAl Arabi→Sub No.3 · UnitedFixtures & table →14 Nov · 15:45Home
Golden Star - U10
5–14AwayAl Nasr→Sub No.3 · UnitedFixtures & table →15 Nov · 15:45Home
Precision