We aim to pass on the football style, techniques
and vision of Andrés Iniesta to future generations.
Our goal: to pass on the style, techniques, and vision of Andrés Iniesta to future generations.
Iniesta Academy offers a football program with the goal of training young players and passing on the unique style, techniques, and footballing vision of Andrés Iniesta, developed throughout his career, to future generations.
Academy players will have the opportunity to learn the training techniques and methodologies that form the basis of Iniesta’s world-class skills, as well as his values, which are considered a model for all football players.
The academy has 2 fundamental ideals as its foundational pillars. On one hand, to facilitate access and understanding of Andrés’ methodology for its correct execution on the field and, on the other hand, to learn and strengthen the base of all soccer players with Andrés’ values off the field.
Training is always supervised by Iniesta Academy Technical Directors in order to help the players in his football and personal development. By practicing in training, the players can get to know the most important points that Andrés Iniesta considers when playing football. We want the players to improve their decision making, so that they will be able to adapt to game situations and make thebest on-field choices.
The academy has 2 fundamental ideals as its foundational pillars. On one hand, to facilitate access and understanding of Andrés’ methodology for its correct execution on the field and, on the other hand, to learn and strengthen the base of all soccer players with Andrés’ values off the field.
Training is always supervised by Iniesta Academy Technical Directors in order to help the players in his football and personal development. By practicing in training, the players can get to know the most important points that Andrés Iniesta considers when playing football. We want the players to improve their decision making, so that they will be able to adapt to game situations and make thebest on-field choices.
Our training sessions are focused on generating a better tactical understanding, always supported by a technical execution that allows us to solve the different problems that arise in the game.
The emphasis on tactical components increases with the player’s level, with technical aspects being emphasized in Pre-Academy and tactical elements in Elite. While in Pre-Academy we give more importance to the technical aspects, in Elite we seek above all the understanding of the tactical elements.
Description
Relationship between the player and the ball.
Objective
To create coordination patterns in the player that allow them to control the ball in every match situation.
Technical Concepts
Attack / Dribbling, control, passing, feinting and shooting
Defense / Tackling and interception
Description
Relationship between players, taking into account teammates and opponents.
Objective
To develop behavioral patterns where players discover how to interact with opponents and teammates. We teach them to adapt their actions in relation to the other players.
Tactical Concepts
Attack / One-twos, constant support, attacking timing and offensive superiority
Defense / Covering, defensive superiority and marking
Description
Ability to progress in the game towards the opponent’s goal.
Objective
To provide the player with tools to overcome opponents and reach the opposing goal.
Tactical Concepts
Attack / One-twos, progression in play, game speed, change of pace
Defense / Pressing, recovery and defensive timing
Description
Mastery of playing spaces and execution timing.
Objective
To improve the ability to analyze situations and interpret different contexts in relation to space and moment of play.
Tactical Concepts
Attack / One-twos, off-the-ball runs, overlaps (switch of play)
Defense / Space reduction, shifting and anticipation
Andrés Iniesta is an exemplary player in Spanish and world sports. He scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup, has never received a red card during his professional career, is applauded in every stadium where he has played, and has captained every club he has belonged to.
Off the pitch, he is characterized by his humility and approachability. A person who has always shown a strong bond with his family and his roots. An ambassador for well-being and mental health, he serves as an example by speaking openly about experiences such as the depression he suffered.
