13 excellent young players from districts were selected to train at SLNA

Young players undergo a rigorous test in the 4-on-4 competition. Photo: Duc Anh

On July 18, at the SLNA Youth Football Training Center, the signing ceremony for the 2021 summer athlete selection contract took place. Attending the signing ceremony were the SLNA Club leadership and 13 young players.

SLNA has long been a famous cradle for youth football training in the country. SLNA's professional youth football training classes have produced many talented stars of national football. Also in recent years, SLNA has always achieved many successes in national U-age championships. Typically, in 2020, the Nghe An team brought home 3 championships including U11, U13, U17 and Silver and Bronze medals in other U-age groups.

This year, since having a new sponsor, SLNA has always considered youth training as the top criteria for sustainable team development. Therefore, despite the pandemic, the club still tries to organize systematic recruitment classes to discover quality players.

Participating in the selection are prestigious and highly qualified coaches. Photo: Duc Anh

This time, 66 students from urban districts in the province participated in the examination. Through the tests, 13 students were qualified to be admitted to SLNA.

Athletes, parents, and representatives of SLNA Club's leadership signed the contract. Photo: Duc Anh

To be admitted, students must pass the following tests: Physical fitness test such as weight, foot concavity, ankle, calf...; physical fitness test such as 30m xpc run, 900m xpc run, long jump in place, running through 5 poles; professional test such as juggling, kicking the ball into the goal with 2 legs, long passing, 4 vs 4 competition with 2 goalkeepers...

According to the assessment of SLNA coaches, the young players selected in this round have quite even professional qualifications, good physique and physical strength, and can meet the player source for SLNA in upcoming tournaments.