Zafrany Sporting Club is a premier football academy dedicated to revolutionizing football development in Bangladesh. We are committed to fostering young talent through a structured, modern, and holistic approach, creating a sustainable pathway for producing world-class footballers capable of competing at national and international levels.
We believe football is more than a game of skill—it’s a discipline that blends physical prowess, tactical intelligence, mental resilience, and strategic creativity to captivate audiences and elevate the sport. Our mission is to transform Bangladeshi football by nurturing players who embody passion, discipline, and innovation.
At Zafrany Sporting Club, we champion possession-based, fast-attacking football that emphasizes control and dominance in both attacking and defending situations. Our philosophy is rooted in developing players who excel in all facets of the modern game—attacking, defending, and transitioning.
Attacking Principles:
Defending Principles:
Our non-negotiable values—Run, Press, Compete, Body Contact, Regain, Retain (1-2-3 pass)—form the core of our playing identity, ensuring our teams embody intensity, teamwork, and technical precision.
Zafrany Sporting Club operates a comprehensive age-specific curriculum designed to nurture players from grassroots to professional levels. Our academy is divided into three key developmental phases:
Our curriculum focuses on four pillars:
We tailor our physical training to each age group to ensure age-appropriate development:
U10-14: Focus on agility, coordination, balance, and movement education, with proper rest and nutrition guidance.
U15-17: Emphasize strength, aerobic fitness, speed, and dynamic exercises, all integrated with ball work.
U18-20: Advanced training in rhythmic movement, anaerobic fitness, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility, with a focus on recovery and nutrition.
Our technical training builds a strong foundation for players to master the ball and game dynamics:
U10-14: Introduction to ball mastery (dribbling, juggling, shooting), block tackles, and small-sided games (3v3, 6v6).
U15-17: Advanced skills like receiving bouncing/air balls, heading, crossing, volleys, and goalkeeping techniques (e.g., diving, deflecting).
U18-20: Refining technical skills with a focus on precision, adaptability, and match-specific scenarios.
Tactical awareness is a cornerstone of our academy, preparing players for strategic gameplay:
U10-14: Introduction to positional play, basic formations (backline, forward line), and small-group scenarios (2v1, 2v2).
U15-17: Advanced tactics including combination passing, man-to-man defense, verbal/visual communication, and halftime analysis.
U18-20: Mastery of positional play, angle play for goalkeepers, and team coordination for restarts and set pieces.
Zafrany Sporting Club is led by a team of highly qualified coaches, including:
Our academy conducts six days of training per week, with a minimum of three sessions, ensuring consistent development. We foster a collaborative environment with other academies to share knowledge and elevate football standards across Bangladesh.
Join us at Zafrany Sporting Club, where we don’t just play football—we shape the future of the game. Our vision is to produce technically proficient, tactically astute, and mentally resilient players who can represent Bangladesh on the global stage, bridging the gap between local talent and global competitiveness.