Technical development

FIFA is establishing talent development pathways that will lead to more equal opportunities across all 211 FIFA member associations to foster a steady stream of talented players in men’s and women’s football together with coaches and referees. These pathways, in line with the Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027, are intended to increase competitiveness, reduce disparity between different regions across the world in the long term, and help ensure that there are at least 50 clubs and 50 national teams – both in men’s and women’s football – from across the continents that regularly compete at the highest level.


Latest updates on Technical Development

Technical Development Initiatives
Programmes & Report
FIFA Talent Development Scheme

It is clear that much more can and needs to be done to make football truly global at the highest level. At the heart of this is a dedicated approach to talent development.

Football Development Global Report

Increasing Global Competitiveness - An analysis of the talent development ecosystem

Coach and Player Education
Explore the FIFA Training Centre

In the FIFA Training Centre, coaches of all levels and age-groups can explore a breadth of cutting-edge training sessions, analyses and related video content designed to enhance their impact on the game.

Arsène Wenger outlines global FIFA Academies plan

FIFA aims to have a recognised elite talent development academy in each of the 211 FIFA Member Associations by the end of 2027, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has announced at the FIFA Football Summit 2023.

Coaches Forum

Post-tournament analysis for coaches to exchange technical insights, views and knowledge of the tournament, while also providing a platform to engage in discussions around world football’s flagship events.

Who at FIFA is responsible on Technical Development?

The aim of the Global Football Development division, led by Arsene Wenger, is to improve the technical side of the game, and to ensure talent in every country has the chance to reach its full potential.

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