NF SELECTION VILDBJERG CUP
This summer, participate in one of Europe’s largest youth football tournaments together with NF Academy. The tournament takes place at the fantastic Vildbjerg Sports & Kulturcenter in Denmark with its 44 excellent grass pitches. There will be loads of football as well as other activities on site. To make the program even more complete we have added 2 extra days, so our teams can prepare and get to know each other on and off the field, before entering the competition. There will be training sessions, a friendly match and social activities with the team.
With guidance from our professional and experienced Portuguese coaches, players will have the chance to grow, improve their skills, and make lasting friendships along the way.
NF Selection Vildbjerg Cup is taking place July 29th of July to 3rd of August 2025.
WHO IS IT FOR?
We are looking for players with a medium to high regional level, coupled with a strong drive and eagerness to develop further. Most of the players will be selected through invitation, based on their performance in previous programs. We also have a few spots available for top talents who wish to apply.
Players in the following age categories can apply for participation:
- U14 (2012) 11 aside | 2×20 min
- U13 (2013) 8 aside | 2×15 min
- U12 (2014) 8 aside | 2×15 min
- U11 (2015) 8 aside | 2×15 min
















GOALS WITH THE PROGRAM
The main objective of NF Selection Vildbjerg Cup is to give players the chance to play in international matches against competitive teams, enhance their understanding of the game, and provide valuable experience in working within a team alongside skilled players from different countries.
During both the training sessions and the tournament, we will carry out a thorough evaluation of each player. Afterward, every player will receive an in-depth report with feedback on areas they can improve, helping guide their training when they return home.
“I played together with some very good players and trained under very competent coaches. Such programs carry a lot of worth, because they later on make the transition to new teams and levels easier.”
Kristian Arnstad, RSC Anderlecht and captain of Norway U16
PACKAGES
PLAYER
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Accommodation in hotel
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner (dinner upon arrival, breakfast on departure)
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Transportation from the hotel to the fields
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2 training sessions before the tournament matches
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1 friendly match before the tournament starts
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Experienced NF Academy head coach per team
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1 physiotherapist and goalkeeper coach shared between the NF teams
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Team meetings
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Social program
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Supervision of players throughout their stay
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Individual evaluation report (sent approximately two weeks after programs ends)
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Participation diploma
Price per Player
1295 EUR (6 days / 5 nights)
FAMILY
- Accommodation at Hotel (6 days / 5 nights)
- Breakfast
Price per person in a Quad room 399EUR | Total 1596 EUR
Price per person in a triple room 499EUR | Total 1497 EUR
Price per person in a double/twin room 499 EUR | Total 998 EUR
Price per person in a single room 849 EUR
Official Tournament Kit is a mandatory add-on for players.
Once you complete the player registration, you will receive the information about how to acquire your tournament kit.
This kit includes the NF Academy Home and Away match shirts, shorts and two pair of socks, that will be delivered at your address.
The goalkeepers will only have one color for the tournament kit.
FREE WEEK IN CASCAIS WITH OUR PARTNER CLUB
NF Academy is pleased to announce that players who have booked an International Program for the 24/25 season and are members* will have the opportunity to partake in a week of intense training sessions and social activities with GDS Cascais Futebol SAD in Cascais, Portugal.
This week, the player will be evaluated by the Club Performance Department and train with the team from his age group. This offer does not include flights, accommodation or transportation.
*This offer is exclusively available to players with a NF Membership.
SOME PARTICIPATING NATIONS

TOURNAMENT FACTS
The Vildbjerg Cup also allows all the club’s youth players to take part in the event. The games will be played on 44 excellent grass pitches around Vildbjerg Sports and Culture Centre, which will provide a unique setting for the approximately 2,000 football matches over four days. This tournament is an excellent opportunity for young players to develop and meet new cultures in a great sporting atmosphere and amazing surroundings.
More information: https://www.vildbjerg-cup.dk/en/
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Vildbjerg is a small town located in central Denmark, in the West Jutland region. While it may be small, the area around Vildbjerg offers a mix of rural Danish landscapes and a few interesting nearby attractions. It’s a peaceful spot, perfect for enjoying the slower pace of life!
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Vildbjerg is a small town located in central Denmark, in the West Jutland region. While it may be small, the area around Vildbjerg offers a mix of rural Danish landscapes and a few interesting nearby attractions. It’s a peaceful spot, perfect for enjoying the slower pace of life!
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OTHER INFORMATION
We value to give good consultation before booking a program to ensure the right challenge for all our participants. Best way to identify if this program is suitable for you is to start by sending us a request. Please give us some information about the club, position, age, level and goals, and we will follow up from there. If you have some video available, please share.
Are you unsure if you have the level to be in this program? Don’t hesitate to contact us. We can let you know when the next available local training camp in your region take place and evaluate the player for international programs.
Program 2025 (6 Days / 5 Nights)
Schedule will be availabe soon.
NF ACADEMY COACHES
NF Academy uses skilled and experienced coaches with backgrounds from European big clubs. We want a profile with ambitious coaches great academic weight for our projects. The coaches are carefully selected from applications we receive and our existing contact network.
You can see all our coaches here.

GONÇALO NUNES
HEAD COACH AND NF ACADEMY DIRECTOR
NF Academy International Director Gonçalo Nunes has an impressive 25-year background in youth football. He is a solid resource for both NF Academy and the players in the academy system together with NF Academy Director Joao Plantier.
Gonçalo has mainly worked as Head Coach, technical coordinator and technical director for 25 years in international football. He has a UEFA-A license as well as level 3 IPDJ as a sports coach, and is really looking forward to working closer to the talented players of NF Academy.
International Background
He has worked under Carlos Queiroz, and the Manchester United football school project for 6 years. Gonçalo has also been linked to Sporting Clube de Portugal for 2 years, and for the past 5 years he has been responsible for the international field of youth football in Sport Lisboa e Benfica. There he has also been a player developer coordinator for the past three years.
During the last decade, he has been involved in several international projects and programs at various levels, where he has traveled around the world, as well as coordinating and involved with thousands of players and coaches on programs in Portugal.
Gonçalo will select the coaching staff for this program. You can see all our coaches here.
«I participated with NF Academy’s U13 team, which was great! Vi got to the quarter final, where we lost to Sporting CP on penalties. It’s not the best way to go out of a competition, but the whole setup is great with some very good coaches!”
Niklas Haugland, Leeds U23 and Norway U17 national team
“I would say my time with NF Academy has helped take away the challenging aspect that new situations can produce, such as getting national team callups, changing clubs or taking further steps as a player. Their programs are on a high level, with good coaches, and there are players from different nationalities who seek the same as you. It really makes you develop both as a person and a player.”
Oscar Fuglesang, Silkeborg and Denmark U17 national team
«João Plantier has played an important part in my career for several reasons. He gave me freedom and believed in me. We had a close relationship, and he monitored me the whole way. João gave me feedback on what I needed to improve during matches, and last but not least, he was very good at constantly providing me with new challenges.”
Zeca, Captain of FC Copenhagen and Greece national team
“I played together with same very good players and trained under very competent coaches. First and foremost, it was a great experience, and I got a good reference on what level the best teams in Europe were on. Such programs carry a lot of worth, because they later on make the transition to new teams and levels easier.”
Kristian Arnstad, RSC Anderlecht and captain of Norway U16
“The training sessions are on a very high level, and there are exercises I have never participated in before. I have learned a lot, which I take with me to my training back home in Norway”
Dylan Ryan Murugesapilla, Lillestrøm and captain of Norway U15
“My boys (born 2004 and 2007) are really excited to come to the IberCup Cascais tournament. Not only to play against top teams but also to see where their current level is and to train and meet other good players around Scandinavia. To have programs like NF Academy is fantastic. When you train with top-level coaches and other same age players you really see where the international football level is.»
Bjørn Helge Riise, former Fulham and Norwegian National team player
«It wasn’t until we came home that we saw the huge improvements in Kevin as a player. He has a new authority about him now, and his decision making is better. The reason for this, is good experiences and good coaches at NF Academy. We won’t for a second regret we chose a team with the competence that NF Academy has.”
Thomas Hansvoll, former professional boxer and national champion
“The stay with NF Academy gave me a taste of everyday life as a professional. Very competent coaches and good players around me. The days were good, and I learned a lot. It was after this stay that I dared to visit foreign clubs to show what I can do.”
Lucas Kåhed, IFK Gøteborg and Sweden U17
“I am very happy with last year’s NF Academy participation in IberCup. It was very exciting and inspiring to get to play in a team with so many good players from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. I got motivated to give even more after having played against and seen how good oponents from countries such as Portugal, Spain and Mexico were.”
Fredrik Oppegård, Vålerenga and Norway U17
«During the easter of 2018, I was in Cascais, Portugal with NF Academy to participate in IberCup Cascais 2018. It was my first time with NF Academy, and a great experience. I got a lot from the trip. The training, matches, coaches and players were a fantastic mix of both fun and serious football.”
Filip Mellbin, Denmark U16
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