SOCCER OPPORTUNITIES
EXPOSURE: Galicia is the land of Scouts
They know where to find strong talented players
COMPETITION:
All levels from “have fun” to Pro-level opportunities
Levels of Youth Competition (U19):
Administered by Real Federación Gallega de Fútbol (RFGF)
2nd Division – 3 Groups in Vigo with 16 teams each who play League and Local Cup games
1st Division – 1 Group in Vigo with 18 teams each who play League and Local Cup games
Liga Gallega – 2 Groups (North/ South) in Galicia with 18 teams each who play League and Regional Cup games
Liga Nacional – 1 Group in Galicia with 18 teams who play League and National Cup games
Administered by Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF)
División de Honor – National
7 groups with 18 teams each in Spain
Playing top level Champion`s Cup, King`s Cup and UEFA Youth League
REFERENCES
Here are some of players from Galicia that have been successful at top level football out of Galicia:
Luis Suarez (1935 – 2023) the oldest one and the only Spanish player that have been awarded a Golden Ball by FIFA.
Starting at Deportivo de La Coruña and going on to play for Barcelona, Sampedoria, Inter de Milan and the Spanish National Team.
Iago Aspas is the main star who comes out of a small vilage called Moaña, which is on the other side of the river, in front of Vigo.
He came through the Celta de Vigo youth system and went on to play for Liverpool and the National team.
Real Madrid – Michel Salgado, Lucas Vazquez, Joselu, Rodrigo, Diego López
Barcelona – Denis Suárez, Rafinha
Bayern Munich – Tiago Alcantara
Dubai – Gabri Veiga
Other La Liga clubs – Borja Iglesias (Betis), Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad), among others.