Máster en Fútbol

Program Overview

The Máster en Dirección de Fútbol equips students with the knowledge and skills to thrive as directors in sports management within football clubs. The program emphasizes practical learning through case studies, real-world experience, and mentorship from top-level professionals. Students benefit from exclusive access to Real Madrid C.F. facilities and expertise, as well as international internships and visits to leading football academies across Europe.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Máster en Dirección de Fútbol is a unique program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as directors of youth academies, methodology departments, scouting, and other areas of sports management within a football club.

Objectives:

• Develop professional skills: The program aims to provide students with the necessary skills and tools to develop football talent based on successful European and Spanish models, with a particular focus on Real Madrid C.F.
• Practical learning: The program emphasizes practical learning through case studies, real-world experience on the field, and mentorship from top-level professionals.
• Real Madrid experience: Students gain exclusive access to Real Madrid C.F.
facilities, resources, and expertise, including visits to the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
• Networking opportunities: Students build valuable professional connections with faculty, industry professionals, and fellow students from diverse backgrounds.

Outline:

The program is structured into seven modules, covering a comprehensive range of topics related to football management: Metodología.

(10 ECTS)

• Talent concept: Definition, principles, and characteristics of talent.
• Methodology and control of variables influencing sporting success.
• Evaluation and control of training in different contexts.
• Playing styles in football.
• Critical Success Factors.
• Creation of the Game Model.
• Talent KPIs.

(10 ECTS)

• Observation and analysis of football training programs, complex systems, and traditional training systems.
• Game models and styles in football.
• Objectives and fundamental game concepts.
• Construction of training tasks.
• Training manuals.
• Position-specific training.
• Planning and programming football training.
• Profile and definition of positions in different areas of sports structures in football.
• Organization of scouting and player profile definition.

(10 ECTS)

• Introduction to artificial intelligence.
• Data mining, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Development of algorithms and KPIs for own and rival playing styles.
• Development of a performance department based on data.
• Proposals for game optimization based on data.
• Creation of dashboards for performance monitoring.
• Creation of dashboards for wellness monitoring.
• Player analysis and scouting using Wy Scout for player tracking.
• Big data for performance analysis, scouting, and creation of the data department.

(10 ECTS)

• Leadership.
• Sports coaching.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Conflict management.
• Decision-making.
• Internal training department.
• Learning environments.
• Sports psychology department.
• Development of family support.

Reglamentación y Transferencia de los jugadores en Fútbol.

(10 ECTS)

• Federative structure.
• General regulations: International (FIFA and UEFA) and National.
• Player transfers: Training rights.
• Contract models and relationships with agents and sports brands.
• Player transition programs.
• Talent development manager.
• Squad structuring: Evaluation and analysis, needs definition.
• Definition of a labor policy with players and coaches.
• Real Madrid Week.

(6 ECTS)

Teaching:

• Faculty: The program boasts a faculty composed of 100% professionals currently working in top-level football clubs across Europe.
• Real Madrid expertise: The program leverages the expertise of Real Madrid C.F.
professionals, including coaches, scouts, and analysts.
• Practical approach: The program emphasizes practical learning through case studies, real-world experience on the field, and mentorship from top-level professionals.
• Technology integration: The program utilizes cutting-edge technology and software, including Wyscout and SoccerLab, to enhance learning and analysis.

Careers:

• Director of Youth Academy
• Director of Methodology Department
• Scouting Coordinator
• Game Model Director
• Coach for Lower Categories
• Sports Analyst
• Talent Development Manager
• Sports Management Consultant

Other:

• International focus: The program offers international internships and visits to leading football academies across Europe.
• Multicultural environment: The program fosters a multicultural environment with students and faculty from over 80 nationalities.
• Real Madrid experience: Students enjoy exclusive experiences with Real Madrid C.F., including visits to the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
• Networking opportunities: The program provides ample opportunities for students to build professional connections with faculty, industry professionals, and fellow students.
• Emphasis on practical learning: The program emphasizes practical learning through case studies, real-world experience on the field, and mentorship from top-level professionals.
• Technology integration: The program utilizes cutting-edge technology and software, including Wyscout and SoccerLab, to enhance learning and analysis.