Competitive Talent Search

Discovering tomorrow's champions with a competitive talent search that blends precision and flexibility.

Coaching & Mentorship

Our program delivers the perfect blend of personalized guidance and empowering freedom.

Professional Career Path

Our professional career path program offers tailored guidance and limitless opportunities.

Pursue your dreams of footbal as a potential professional career or playing the game at the collegiate level

We identify elite Armenian youth players
throughout the diaspora and introduce them
to the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA)

This unique opportunity may potentially invite some of these high caliber players to play international futbol for Armenian Youth National Teams.Β 

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Every dollar of every donation spent on talent ID

Your generous donations play a pivotal role in fueling our mission to unearth football’s brightest stars. By contributing, you become an essential part of our journey, helping us provide opportunities to talented athletes who aspire to reach the highest levels of the game. Together, we can nurture the next generation of football legends.

Parents: get to meet us first​

Join us for an introductory dinner​

Join us for an exclusive introductory dinner, where parents of young football players can connect with our dedicated coaching staff. This evening offers a unique opportunity to learn about the exciting youth football career pathways we offer, ask questions, and gain insights into how we nurture the potential of young athletes. Come discover how we can help shape your child’s football journey while building a supportive community of passionate parents and talented players.

We're endorsed by the professionals

Armen Melikbekyan

FFA President

"The campaign was a huge success and will have constant nature"

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Professional Footballer
Ex Captain of Armenia

"This undertaking means a lot to our footballers and our National team."

Youri Djorkaeff

World and Europe Champion (France)
CEO of FIFA Foundation

"The work you have undertaken is important work. It's meaningful for our nation and to the future success of Armenian Football"

Nobel Arustamyan

Commentator and Football Expert

"This project is very important for Armenian Football in general and the Diaspora in particular"

Yura Movsisyan

FFA ambassador in North America

"All Armenian kids get a chance to be a part of Armenian national team, which is every footballer's dream."

2024 LOS ANGELES CAMP FOR GIRLS

Nominate a player

Now accepting applications for girls born in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Follow us on our social channels for more updates soon.

Player nominations from your academy/club directors are required to participate in the Southern California camp. This will ensure that we attract the best players for the try-outs in Armenia.Β We are seeking nominations for players of Armenian descent at your highest club levels (ECNL, MLS NEXT, Elite Academy, and other top elite leagues in each region) who may be interested in competing for one of these spots.Β We are asking all clubs and academies to submit nomination forms as soon as possible to reserve a spot at the Southern California camp. If you would like to discuss with us first before submitting any nomination forms, please email us atΒ info@payfa.org. Anyone who was born in Armenia or was born to or adopted by Armenian parents, or who has Armenian grandparents or great-grandparents, on their father’s or mother’s side will qualify as being β€œof Armenian descent.

    2024 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMP

    Nominate a player

    We are not accepting applications for boys born in 2011 anymore. Follow us on our social channels for more updates soon for upcoming camps

    Player nominations from your academy/club directors are required to participate in the Southern California camp. This will ensure that we attract the best players for the try-outs in Armenia.Β We are seeking nominations for players of Armenian descent at your highest club levels (ECNL, MLS NEXT, Elite Academy, and other top elite leagues in each region) who may be interested in competing for one of these spots.Β We are asking all clubs and academies to submit nomination forms as soon as possible to reserve a spot at the Southern California camp. If you would like to discuss with us first before submitting any nomination forms, please email us atΒ info@payfa.org.

    Anyone who was born in Armenia or was born to or adopted by Armenian parents, or who has Armenian grandparents or great-grandparents, on their father’s or mother’s side will qualify as being β€œof Armenian descent.

    By submitting a nomination, you are also giving a permission for future photo and video rights to PAYFA.

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