Teams from Kuwait, Turkey and Russia participated in the series.
DOHA: Aspire Academy has successfully concluded its Ramadan Football Friendly Series, an initiative designed to provide its young student-athletes with high-intensity international match experience while fostering cultural and sporting exchange.
The series brought together football teams from Kuwait, Turkey and Russia, offering Aspire Academy’s players exposure to diverse playing styles and competitive environments across multiple age groups.
Edorta Murua, Technical Football Director of Aspire Academy’s Football Department, emphasised the significance of these friendlies during Ramadan.
“Our student-athletes understand the privilege of being placed in exceptional situations that push them to their limits. These unique challenges force them into spaces of exposure where their willingness and ability to adapt define the level at which they operate. These Ramadan friendlies have become a tradition at Aspire Academy, embedding resilience and adaptability as key elements of our training philosophy.”
Throughout the friendly series, Aspire Academy student-athletes showcased remarkable skill, adaptability, and sportsmanship, competing against international opponents in fixtures designed to enhance their tactical awareness, technical skills, and resilience under varying match conditions.
2007 Generation – Competed against Kuwait’s national team, focusing on tactical refinement and advanced technical skill development.
2010, 2011, and 2012 Generations- Faced Zenit St. Petersburg further enriching Aspire Academy’s international training experience.
2009 Generation – Faced Turkey’s Kusadasi KS, exposing players to European playing styles and strategic formations.
2010 Generation – Matched against Russia’s national team, gaining experience in high-intensity international competition.
2011 & 2012 Generations – Challenged by Spartak Moscow’s Academy teams, emphasizing early-stage international exposure and skill development.
Visiting coaches praised Aspire Academy’s holistic approach to youth development, recognizing the Academy’s commitment to providing world-class facilities and structured training programs.
Kusadasi KS Coach, Ozkan Yavaser, shared his admiration for Aspire Academy’s infrastructure:
“The facilities here are truly world-class. The student-athletes at Aspire Academy are incredibly privileged to train and develop in such an advanced environment. The integration of technology, top-tier training grounds, and a comprehensive approach to athlete development is remarkable.”
Evgeny Ptashkin, Technical Director of Spartak Academy, also highlighted Aspire Academy’s exceptional hosting standards saying: “We are deeply grateful for Aspire Academy’s hospitality and professional organization. This experience has been incredibly valuable for our players, providing a unique opportunity to train at such a high level. The attention to detail and the quality of the facilities are outstanding.”
Aspire Academy’s Ramadan Football Friendly Series reinforces its strategic vision of preparing young athletes for the highest levels of international football. By facilitating exposure to diverse global playing styles, fostering cultural exchange, and integrating a science-backed, holistic approach to athlete development, Aspire Academy continues to cement its reputation as a global leader in youth football training.
