PSG Academy: A global year filled with training, knowledge sharing and excellence

The Club•28 Dec 2025 10:00

In 2025, the PSG Academy reaffirmed its central role in the international reach of Paris Saint-Germain. Through the opening of new sites, the organisation of major competitions, the launch of unique experiences at the heart of the Club, inspiring individual journeys and numerous encounters with professional players and Parisian legends, the programme experienced a rich, transformative and impactful year.

A structured and ambitious international expansion

2025 was marked by a significant acceleration in the international development of the PSG Academy. In February, the programme expanded to Jordan with the opening of a site at Mashrek International School in Amman, strengthening the Club’s presence in the Middle East region. In March, following successful initiatives in Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana, the PSG Academy continued its growth across overseas territories with the opening of a new site in La Réunion, reaffirming the Club’s commitment to supporting overseas talent.

The summer represented a key milestone in Morocco. In August, two new sites were inaugurated in Rabat, complementing the first center opened in Casablanca in 2024 by Achraf Hakimi. Located in the heart of the capital, these new sites reflect Paris Saint-Germain’s ambition to sustainably strengthen its presence in the Kingdom and to build an ever-stronger PSG community.

Also in August, the PSG Academy Pro residential programme expanded to the United States with the opening of a new site in Virginia, in partnership with Oak Hill Academy. This third site, following Saly (Senegal) and Évian (France), combines elite football training with a prestigious academic pathway, opening doors to U.S. college opportunities.

In November, the Club announced the upcoming opening of the PSG Academy in Guadalajara, Mexico, scheduled for January 2026, where players aged 4 to 18 will join the country’s first PSG Academy. Finally, in December, the PSG Academy continued its development in Asia with the launch of PSG Academy Guangdong, whose first site was inaugurated in Guangzhou, China.

Iconic competitions, true highlights of the programme

The 2025 season was punctuated by numerous major sporting events. In February, the PSG Academy in Hong Kong and Macao organised the very first edition of the PSG Academy Youth GBA Tournament Macau, held from 7 to 9 February at the Macau Workers Stadium. More than 350 young talents from across the Greater Bay Area competed, marking a new regional ambition for the tournament. In addition, the PSG Academy Cup France 2025 took place from 25 to 27 April. After three days of intense competition, PSG Academy Grenoble claimed the U11 title, while PSG Academy Toulouse Sept Deniers emerged victorious in the U13 category.

A major highlight of the year, the 9th edition of the PSG Academy World Cup was held in Paris from 17 to 21 May. More than 500 players from 17 international academies took part in this flagship event, combining high-level competition, cultural exchange and a shared passion for the Rouge et Bleu. Brazil stood out by winning the U11 and U15 Girls finals, while the USA West team caused an upset in the U13 category.

In July, the PSG Academy Youth GBA Tournament Hong Kong confirmed its momentum following the success of the Macau edition. Hosted in a vibrant and multicultural village, the tournament reached a new level in terms of scale, regional impact and engagement, opening with a gala evening.

In October, the PSG Academy North America Cup 2025 was held in Orlando, bringing together from 9 to 12 October a total of 25 teams from seven academies across the United States and Canada, competing in three age categories. In front of nearly 1,000 spectators, the winning teams secured their qualification for the next PSG Academy World Cup in Paris.

In December, two international competitions brought the year to a close. The PSG Academy Cup Brazil 2025, organised from 16 to 21 December in Brasília, gathered all PSG Academies in Brazil and was officially launched in the presence of Nenê. At the same time, the first edition of the PSG Academy Winter Cup took place in Doha from 17 to 20 December, with Javier Pastore kicking off the event. Participating teams also had the opportunity to witness PSG’s triumph in the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo.

A new immersive experience at the Campus PSG

In 2025, the PSG Academy enhanced its offering with the official launch of PSG Academy Camps at the Campus PSG. For the first time, young players from around the world were able to train at Paris Saint-Germain’s ultra-modern training ground, discover Paris and enjoy a fully immersive experience in the Club’s universe, closely aligned with professional standards.

Inspiring pathways born of Parisian development

In 2025, the PSG Academy also saw the emergence of several emblematic success stories. In July, Noémie Fatier, who had been trained since the age of six at PSG Academy Guyancourt, signed her first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, committing her future to the Club until 2028.

In September, Mathis Jangeal, who trained at PSG Academy Martinique, played his first minutes with Paris Saint-Germain’s men’s first team at the Parc des Princes against Auxerre. A powerful milestone, symbolising the quality of the Academy’s training and serving as a source of inspiration for members of the Academy around the world.

Encounters, knowledge sharing and moments of inspiration

Throughout the year, young players at the PSG Academy experienced numerous special moments alongside professional players and Club legends. In February, Pedro Miguel Pauleta met with players from PSG Academy France in Puteaux, while Grégory van der Wiel led a training session with youngsters at PSG Academy UAE in Dubai.

In March, Jérémy Ménez visited PSG Academy France to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Urban Soccer, and Nenê paid a visit to PSG Academy Caxias do Sul in Brazil. In April, Javier Pastore and Ezequiel Lavezzi shared a memorable moment with players at PSG Academy Qatar, followed by the Paris Saint-Germain Women’s first team meeting the Academy’s young female players. In May, PSG Academy Qatar also welcomed Teddy Riner for an exceptional, inspiring encounter.

In June, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola and Noham Kamara, among others, visited PSG Academy USA in Los Angeles on the sidelines of the Club World Cup, while Blaise Matuidi met with young players at PSG Academy DROM-COM during the international tournament in Guerlédan. In July, Didier Domi led a training session with PSG Academy Rwanda, an experience that Javier Pastore repeated in September. Also in September, Jérémy Ménez met with players from PSG Academy Pro Greater Geneva.

Finally, in December, several players from the men’s first team — Willian Pacho, Matvey Safonov and Lucas Hernandez — met with the youngsters of PSG Academy Qatar during the Intercontinental Cup final.

Powerful human stories across the year

Among the standout moments, the trip of Gabriella and Orli, a young female and male player from PSG Academy Rwanda, to the United States in June highlighted the human dimension of the program. Accompanied by Grégory van der Wiel, they experienced a unique journey around the Club World Cup, including training sessions, visits and full immersion in the PSG universe.

Finally, in July, the elite women’s team of PSG Academy Qatar made history by winning the very first Women’s Premier League organised by the Junior Premier League, becoming a powerful symbol of the development of women’s football in the country.

PSG Academy: A global year filled with training, knowledge sharing and excellence

A structured and ambitious international expansion

Iconic competitions, true highlights of the programme

A new immersive experience at the Campus PSG

Inspiring pathways born of Parisian development

Encounters, knowledge sharing and moments of inspiration

Powerful human stories across the year

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A structured and ambitious international expansion

Iconic competitions, true highlights of the programme

A new immersive experience at the Campus PSG

Inspiring pathways born of Parisian development

Encounters, knowledge sharing and moments of inspiration

Powerful human stories across the year