Global Football Training – Redefining Player Development

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Founded in 2010 by UEFA A-licensed coach Kenn Schmidt Nielsen,

Global Football Training is a Danish initiative focused on taking player development to the next level.

 

With over 25 years of coaching experience—including leading a Danish U21 team to a national title and consulting for the Danish Football Association (DBU)—Kenn set out to rethink how players are coached.

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Over a three-year period, Kenn and Global Football Training visited clubs and academies across the world, analyzing how different cultures train, play, and develop talent.

 

The result? A unique coaching system built to produce smarter, more adaptable footballers—not just system players.

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In today’s game, many clubs teach the same style, leading to players who all think and play alike—even at elite levels.

Global Football Training challenges that trend. Its goal is to break the mold, giving young players the tools and freedom to grow into professionals who stand out on the pitch—and have a real shot at reaching the international stage.

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Whether you're a coach looking to upgrade your training methods or a player striving to develop football intelligence, Global Football Training offers a fresh, proven approach that bridges global insights with real-world coaching.