⚽️ NEXT GAME CONFIRMED! ⚽️
Ballon Dor are super excited to be invited to take our U11s to face Tottenham Hotspur Academy on Tuesday 3 November! 🤩
What an amazing opportunity for the boys to level up and see the standard of some top‑talented players. This will be a great challenge for our selected squad, we can’t wait for the test and to show what we can do!
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 💛🖤
#BallonDorFootballAcademy #U11Football #TottenhamHotspurAcademy #NextLevel
THE WORLD IS WATCHING 🌎⚽️
Tonight, football’s most prestigious award. A night of legends, dreams and golden glory. ✨⚽
The contenders: Harry Kane • Kylian Mbappé • Lamine Yamal • Ousmane Dembélé • Michael Olise
Only one will win the Ballon d’Or 2026. 🏅
Who’s your winner? Comment below! 👇
#BallonDor2026 #BallonDor #Football #Kane #Mbappe Yamal Dembélé Olise @ballon_dor_football_academy
✅ FIXTURE CONFIRMED, 18th NOVEMBER
We go again! Our U12s Girls are heading out to take on Brighton & Hove Albion, another huge challenge against a really strong team 💪
This is exactly what it’s all about, going out there, testing yourselves against top opposition, leveling up, and showing everyone what you’re capable of. Another exciting opportunity to showcase your talent 🌟
Plenty more still to come, the journey continues! 🚀
LET’S GO BALLON DOR 🖤💛⚽
#BallonDorAcademy #BrightonVsBallonDor #GirlsFootball #U12s #AcademyFootball LevelUp ShowcaseGame MoreToCome ⚽
🦁 NEXT CHALLENGE CONFIRMED! 🦁
We’re so happy to announce, Ballon Dor vs London City Lionesses, Wednesday 11th November! 🗓️⚽
Another fantastic opportunity for our U12s girls to go out there, battle hard, and test themselves against top-level opposition 💪
This one’s going to be a great game, I’m really looking forward to seeing the girls compete and showcase everything they’ve been working on. Every challenge is another chance to level up and grow stronger together 🌟
Bring on the test, we’re ready for it! 🙌
LET’S GO BALLON DOR 🖤💛⚽
#BallonDorAcademy #LondonCityLionesses #GirlsFootball #U12s AcademyFootball LevelUp ShowcaseGame RiseToTheChalleng
🔥 BIG GAME NEWS! 🔥
We are super excited to confirm, Ballon Dor U12 Girls will be taking on Millwall on Tuesday 4th November! 🦁⚽
This is going to be an incredible challenge for our U12s girls heading out to compete against a really strong academy side 💪
It’s going to be a big test, but that’s exactly where we grow. A massive opportunity for these players to showcase what they can do against top-level opposition 🌟
Bring on the challenge, LET’S GO BALLON DOR 🖤💛⚽
@millwall_lionesses_u12s
🔥 WHAT A SESSION! 🔥
Wow! absolutely loved working with @miarosedavis_ & @sadiegrace_baller today 🙌⚽
Two top ballers bringing great intensity from the first minute all the way through 💪
✅ Sharp movement off the ball
✅ Great touches & ball mastery
✅ Clinical execution in the 1v1s
So much quality on show, genuinely good to watch and even better to coach 📊✨
The future is BRIGHT for these two 🌟 Can’t wait to see them keep growing!
@coach_ncoombs #GirlsFootball #BallersInTheMaking #PlayerDevelopment #BrightFuture 1v1Skills BallMastery ⚽🖤💛 @chelseafcacademy @chelseafc
⚽ WHAT A NIGHT FOR OUR BALLON DOR U8s! ⚽
Tonight was special and tough in the best possible way. Many of our boys are just 6 years old, playing up one or two years against a very strong Stevenage Academy side. 💪
These games aren’t always easy, but this is exactly where players grow. It’s when things aren’t going their way that they learn grit, determination, and how to switch on and find a solution. That resilience is worth more than any result. 🔥
A massive thank you to Stevenage FC for having us, these opportunities are priceless for our players. We don’t just want them to play; we want them to grow, learn, and get better every single time. 🙏
And thank you to every parent who brought the boys down today, your support means everything. 💛
We’re back at training tomorrow , heads down, keep leveling up, keep getting stronger. The best is yet to come. ✨🖤💛
#BallonDorAcademy #LevelUp #GrindAndGrow #U8sFootball #StevenageFC PlayerDevelopment
BALLOON DOR, READY TO COMPETE! 🔥
We are SUPER EXCITED to confirm our entry into this tournament , where we’ll go up against some of the top Category 1 clubs in the country! 🏆✨
This is exactly what it’s all about, stepping onto the big stage, leveling up, and testing ourselves against the very best girls’ talent out there. This is where we grow, where we shine, and where we show what Ballon Dor is made of. 💪
We’re not just going to take part we’re going to compete. We’re going to challenge. We’re ready to WIN. 🦁⚽️
Bring it on we are ready! Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🙌
#BallonDor #levelup #GirlsFootball #EliteTournament #Cat1Football
Ballon Dor Meeting councilor Avtar Sandhu MBE / Dartford Mayor
#dartfordmayor BALLONDOR #community #football @mayorofdartfordofficial
🔥 BALLOON DOR, GIRLS ELITE TRAINING IS COMING! 🔥
WILDCATS • DEVELOPMENT • FUTURE LIONESSES • ELITE ACADEMY
We’re proud to launch something special, dedicated girls’ training built to level up, grow technically, and unlock every player’s potential. 🦁✨
👧 WILDCATS, DEVELOPMENT STAGE
Building confidence, mastering the basics, and falling in love with the game. This is where every future star begins.
🦁 FUTURE LIONESSES, RISING STARS
For players ready to push harder, sharpening technique, raising standards, and preparing for the next level.
⭐ ELITE GIRLS ACADEMY
For those already performing at a high level, we take your game further: advanced technical work, tactical awareness, and the drive to compete against the very best.
Our promise:
✅ Level up your technical ability
✅ Build confidence & composure on the ball
✅ Progress through clear pathways
✅ Train in an elite, positive environment
✅ Be part of something growing — together 🖤💛
📅 EVERY WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location to be confirmed, register now to secure your spot!
Open to all girls whether you’re taking your first steps or already playing at academy level.
📲 INTERESTED? CONTACT NEIL NOW!
📞 07476 485 115
Call or text today, tell us which programme you’re interested in!
We don’t just train players, we build Lionesses. Let’s grow, level up, and shine together. 🚀⚽️
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🙌
@ballon_dor_football_academy #girls #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #girlpower #lionesses
🔥 WE ARE RECRUITING, LEVEL UP WITH BALLOON DOR FOOTBALL ACADEMY 🔥
We’re growing and we want YOUR player to grow with us. 🚀
👶 SOCCER TOTS — Under 3s to Under 6s
Looking to take those first steps, build a love for the game, and start developing from day one? This is where it all begins. Fun, skills, coordination and the start of something special. ⚽️
⭐ ELITE PATHWAY — Under 9s to Under 13s
Ready to LEVEL UP? We’re looking for players who want to:
✅ Sharpen technical ability
✅ Showcase talent against PRO CLUBS
✅ Compete at TOP tournaments across the UK & INTERNATIONALLY
✅ Be seen, be tested, and rise to the next level
We don’t just train players, we build pathways. We give our boys and girls the chance to shine on big stages, in big tournaments, and against the very best talent. This is about more than football, it’s about raising standards, building confidence, and growing together as one academy family. 🖤💛
Does your child have the drive to go further?
Then get in touch today.
📲 CONTACT NEIL — SECURE YOUR TRIAL
📞 07476 485 115
Call or text now, spaces are filling fast!
The hard work starts now. The level up starts here.
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🙌⚽️
@ballon_dor_football_academy #goviral #football #recuitingtoptalent #fypシ
What an incredible evening for Ballon Dor FA ⚽️✨
Our official Signing Day for the 2026/27 season, bringing together our league teams, players, and parents all under one roof. It was so special to have everyone there, setting our standards, sharing expectations, and making one thing crystal clear: the hard work starts NOW. 💪
This season won’t be perfect, we’ll face bumps in the road, there may be tears, and there will be so many celebrations along the way. But through it all, our goal never changes: we level up. Together, as an academy, as teams, and as a family. 🖤💛
Mindset. Growth. Ambition. Determination. Teamwork.
These aren’t just words, this is who we are. Everything comes in abundance when we bring it.
🔥 Energy stays high.
🔥 Aggression on the pitch is positive and intense.
🔥 Standards never drop.
I cannot wait to work hand in hand with every coach and every parent here, united in helping these young players grow, develop, and shine.
Let’s roll on 2026/27 , let’s roll on LEVELING UP! 🚀⚽️
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🙌
#BallonDor #HardWorkPaysOff #wherefootfalldreamsbeforereality #YouthFootball #FutureStar
Game secure against Ebbsfleet ⚽️
@eufc_official @ballon_dor_football_academy
⚽️ BALLON DOR VS AFC WIMBLEDON CONFIRMED! 💙⚽️
We are super delighted to officially announce another game confirmed against AFC Wimbledon! ✅🖤💛
We’ve visited AFC Wimbledon a few times now every single occasion it proves to be an incredible test against some fantastic talent. We know exactly the high quality and standards they produce and it’s always the perfect challenge for our players to rise to! 💪
We’re really looking forward to heading over there again, giving our players the amazing opportunity to step out on that pitch, showcase exactly what they can do, test themselves against strong opposition, and keep raising their own levels! 🦁✨
Huge thanks to AFC Wimbledon for having us again, we can’t wait! 🙏⚽️
LET’S GO BALLON DOR! 🚀🖤💛
#BallonDor #AFCWimbledon #FixtureConfirmed #AcademyFootball #Showcase ChallengeAccepted BallonDorFamily LetsGo 💙🖤💛⚽️
🔥 BALLON DOR HEADING TO OLD TRAFFORD! 🔴⚽️
We are super excited and incredibly proud to announce Ballon DOR has been invited by Manchester United to compete against one of the finest academies in the world! 🤩🏆
Manchester United is renowned for breeding and developing some of the strongest academy players in the entire country it’s a club with unmatched history, standards, and talent. To be invited to go over there, test ourselves against their elite sides, and most importantly learn, grow, and compete at that level is going to be absolutely phenomenal! 🖤💛
This is a massive privilege and a true honour for every single player, coach, and family at Ballon DOR. We don’t just go there to compete, we go to raise our standards, see what the very best looks like, and push ourselves to reach new heights. 🙏⚽️
A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to @manutd United for extending this invitation and giving our players the chance to experience this incredible environment. It’s an opportunity our players will never forget and we promise to represent this academy with pride, spirit, and everything we’ve got! 🦁🚀
We’re be ready. We’re be prepared. We’re be ready to go to Old Trafford! 🔴⚽️🖤💛
#BallonDor #ManchesterUnited #OldTrafford #AcademyFootball #NextLevel BallonDorAcademy Proud ChallengeAccepted FutureStars GrassrootsToElite 🖤💛🔴
🔥 BALLON DOR VS WOLVES FIXTURES CONFIRMED! 🔥
⚽️ We are delighted to announce, fixtures SECURED vs Wolves Academy! 🐺⚽️
This will be an incredible test for our players, competing across multiple age groups against one of the strongest academies in the country! We’ve visited Wolves a few times now, we know exactly the high standards and quality they produce and every single time it’s the perfect challenge to push our players to raise their own levels even higher. 💪🖤💛
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone at Wolves for welcoming and hosting Ballon DOR again, your support means the world to us! 🙏 We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to head up there, step onto the pitch, and compete with everything we’ve got!
Now it’s time to get fully PREPARED, FOCUSED, and READY. Work hard, train hard, trust the process and go show what we’re made of!
LET’S GO BALLON DOR! 🦁🔥🚀
#BallonDor #WolvesAcademy #FixtureConfirmed #AcademyFootball #PreSeason NextLevel BallonDorFamily LetsGo 🖤💛⚽️
🔥 BALLON DOR U12 GIRLS VS CRYSTAL PALACE! 🔥
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our U12 Ballon DOR Girls going up against Crystal Palace U13s and coming away with the WIN!
Playing up a year against some seriously strong talent, this result proves exactly what we believe: HARD WORK ALWAYS BEATS TALENT 💪✨
It wasn’t easy, far from it! But the girls’ spirit, determination, and teamwork were the absolute difference. They pressed hard, won first to every ball, kept a high line, broke the lines, played with creativity, took players on, and fought for every single minute, what an incredible performance to be part of! 🖤💛
Massive THANK YOU to Crystal Palace for hosting us, it’s always such a privilege to go up there and compete against some of the BEST talent in South London. These opportunities show our players exactly what the top levels look like and more importantly, give them the chance to rise up and compete with them! 🙏⚽️
Shoutout to EVERY SINGLE GIRL who stepped out there and got the job done, you did yourselves and this academy SO proud! 🦁⚽️
ON TO THE NEXT ONE! 🚀 I’m so excited for what’s ahead for this team , the future is BRIGHT! ✨
#BallonDor #U12Girls #CrystalPalace #MatchDay #GirlsFootball HardWorkBeatsTalent AcademyFootball SouthLondonFootball BallonDorAcademy FutureStars ProudCoach Victory NextLevel 🖤💛⚽️ @pennymj15
Taliagk1 rubyrwg @jaylap_13 @ruby15_ballerskills
@izzyheadley @gxokemp @lottsontheball @braxie16
🇮🇹 BALLON DOR FOOTBALL ACADEMY – ITALY TOUR 2027 🇮🇹
28th–31st May 2027
We’re delighted to announce that Ballon Dor Football Academy will be heading to Italy in May 2027 to compete in an international football tournament! ⚽️🇮🇹
Following the amazing experience and success of our Barcelona tour, we’re incredibly excited to give our players another opportunity to represent Ballon Dor on the international stage.
This tour will initially be open to our U9, U10, U11, U12, U13 & U14 teams, with the possibility of additional teams depending on interest.
Why join the Italy Tour?
• Represent Ballon Dor on an international stage 🇮🇹
• Compete against teams from outside the UK ⚽️
• Experience a European football tournament 🏆
• Build confidence and experience in a different football environment
• Strengthen friendships and team spirit
• Make unforgettable memories with teammates and family 🖤💛
If your child would like to be part of Italy 2027, please register your interest with us.
We can’t wait to take Ballon Dor abroad again and make 2027 another tour to remember! 🇮🇹⚽️🏆
ONE ACADEMY. ONE FAMILY. ANOTHER UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. 🖤💛
#BallonDor #ItalyTour2027 #BallonDorFootballAcademy #InternationalFootball #YouthFootball FootballTour Italy2027
⚽ BALLON DOR — NEXT GAME CONFIRMED! ⚽
We are super excited to confirm our next pre-season fixture this Sunday we take on Stevenage Academy! 🤩
🆚 Opponent: Stevenage Academy
👥 Team: U12s
📅 When: This Sunday
This is a massive opportunity for our U12s to go out there, showcase what they can do, and test themselves against strong opposition. 💪
It’s the first of many showcase games we’ve lined up this pre-season a chance for our players to shine, develop, and show everyone what Ballon Dor is all about! ✨
We’re ready for the challenge, bring it on! 🔥
LET’S GO BALLON DOR! 🖤💛⚽
🏆 PROUD MOMENT, OFFICIALLY FA ACCREDITED! 🏆
We are incredibly proud to announce that Ballon Dor Football Academy has officially achieved FA Accreditation recognised as part of England Football! ⚽️✨
This accreditation is far more than a badge, it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to continuous development, highest standards, and constant improvement in everything we do. From our coaching, welfare, and player pathways to our facilities and governance every part of the academy has been assessed and approved to meet the FA’s rigorous criteria.
We don’t stand still. We are always learning, always growing, and always striving to give every player the very best environment to thrive on and off the pitch. 📈💪
A massive thank you to our incredible coaches, staff, parents, and players this is OUR achievement together. We’re just getting started, here’s to raising the bar even higher! 🚀
⚽️ Ballon Dor Excellence in Every Step
#BallonDorAcademy #FAAccredited #EnglandFootball #YouthFootball #Excellence
@arsenal win the FA Community Shield in style ⚽️
⚽️ NEXT UP — CRYSTAL PALACE! ⚽️
We’re counting down to a huge opportunity! 🤩
📅 Tuesday 2nd September
🆚 Crystal Palace U13s
👧 Ballon Dor U12 Girls
This is going to be a massive test — playing up a year against a very strong Crystal Palace side! 💪 But these are exactly the moments our girls get to show what they’re made of, showcase their ability, and display the skill set they work so hard on every week.
I know the girls will absolutely smash it! 🙌 Can’t wait to see them rise to the challenge and represent the academy with pride.
Bring on the 2nd! ⚽️✨
#BallonDorAcademy #CrystalPalace #GirlsFootball #U12Girls #RisingStars
WOW – WHAT ABSOLUTE WARRIORS! 🔥
Another incredible achievement from our Ballon Dor U11s at the Norwich City Finals! 🟠⚫️
To reach the final stage is something most teams only dream of and our girls fought right until the very last moment, only bowing out in a penalty shootout. That makes it two days in a row U12s then U11s, both reaching the finals, both giving everything, and both so cruelly close on penalties! 🤯
But let’s look at what you DID out there:
✅ Multiple brilliant goals
✅ Creative, fearless attacking play
✅ Defending absolutely outstanding
✅ Passion, grit & non‑stop effort from start to finish
This is what hard work, dedication and belief gets you, you’re competing with the very best and matching them blow for blow every single time! 💪
A massive THANK YOU to every single player who gave their all, and to all our amazing parents for your incredible support up and down the country! 🙌
Reaching finals back‑to‑back across two age groups is MASSIVE, that’s no luck, that’s pure quality! We learn, we grow, we come back stronger… and those trophies WILL be coming home! 🏆🚀
WE GO AGAIN! WE GO STRONG! 💖⚽️
@norwichcitywomenfc @ballon_dor_football_academy #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️
Norwich City FC Cup finals ⚽️
What an amazing day today! Every player battled from the very first minute to the last, no subs used, 100% effort and commitment all the way 💪.
To go toe‑to‑toe with one of the very best sides around, Football Futures, and lose only on penalties? For me that is a victory in every way that matters. You all showed courage, quality and huge heart, and you should all hold your heads so high.
Thank you to the players for leaving everything out there, and to all the parents for your fantastic support today. Wishing you all a safe journey home. rest well, we’ll recharge, learn, and go again stronger! 💖⚽️
@Norwich City FC #BallonDorAcademy #HardWorkPaysOff @Football Futures
🔥 WORLD CUP FINAL IS SET! SPAIN 🆚 ARGENTINA 🏆
The biggest match in football is almost here! 🤩 European champions vs defending world champions – absolute blockbuster!
👇 DROP YOUR SCORE PREDICTION BELOW!
Who’s lifting the trophy? What’s your final scoreline? Let’s hear it! 👇
🗓 Final: Sunday 19 July
📍 MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
#WorldCup2026 #SpainArgentina #FinalPredictions #WorldCupFinal #FootballPredictions LaRoja Albiceleste
🔥 BIG NEWS ALERT! 🔥
BALLON DOR ARE HEADING TO THE NORWICH CITY CUP FINALS! 🟡⚫⚽
We are absolutely buzzing to announce that our U11s AND U12s have secured their place in the finals! 🤩
This isn’t luck, this is hard work paying off. Getting to this level is NOT easy. It takes hours of extra training, focus, grit, and showing up every single week when no one is watching. These players have earned every single step of this journey.
This is going to be the biggest test yet, the competition is elite, the standard is insane, and we’re going up against some of the best talent around. But guess what? WE ARE READY. 💪⚡
We’ve put in the work, we’ve built the belief, and now it’s time to go out there and show exactly what Ballon Dor is all about. This is the next level and we’re ready to meet it.
Let’s go and make some memories! LET’S GO BALLON DOR! 🟡⚫🏆
England VS Argentina 🍿⚽️🏴🇦🇷
Who wins???
This is going to be a great game!
@englandfootball @argentina_fc #football #worldcup2026
Come on England 🏴
Comment below on what you think the score will be tonight against England VS Norway ⚽️ 👇
Match prediction England 4-0 Norway 🔥🔥🔥
⚽️ WE ARE SO EXCITED TO REVEAL: OUR BRAND NEW BALLON DOR FOOTBALLS! ⚽️
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes… and we are absolutely buzzing to finally show you our stunning new‑look custom footballs! 🤩
Sharp design, premium quality, and made exactly for the high level we play and train at here at Ballon Dor, these are going to bring so much energy, style, and performance to every single session and game!
Can’t wait to see these flying around the pitch with all our very talented players very soon! This is just another step forward as we keep raising standards and pushing to be the very best we can be! 💪⚽️
Watch this space — there’s so much more to come!
⚽ MASSIVE SHOUT OUT to our Ballondor Under 7s! ⚽
They competed in the Future Legends Cup yesterday, what an incredible test for the boys, stepping onto this stage for the very first time! Great event hosted by Elite Sporting Events, and a fantastic day all round.
Even better news: THREE of our players have been scouted and picked up by Chelsea and Arsenal! 🤯 We’re so excited to see them develop over the coming weeks, months and hopefully many years ahead.
This is exactly what we’re here for: progressing, developing and nurturing talent, then opening doors to bigger and better opportunities.
If you’d like your child to join Ballondor Academy:
✅ Work closely with our qualified coaching team
✅ Play in elite leagues, tournaments and international tours
✅ Compete in showcase events and get seen by pro clubs
It’s all about hard work, readiness and showing what you can do and that’s what we do, the Ballondor way! 💪
📞 Contact Neil today: 07476 485115
A massive thank you to coach @emblen22 for taking them team 🙏
Let’s go! 🚀
@elite.sportsevents @ballon_dor_football_academy #under7s
✨ BALLON DOR UNDER-7S | FUTURE LEGENDS TOURNAMENT ✨
This Sunday is the day! 🗓️⚽ Our Under‑7s are stepping onto the big stage at the Future Legends Tournament and what a special moment this is!
For these young players, it marks their very first taste of competitive football a huge milestone and an incredible experience to shine, grow, and show exactly what they’ve been working on in training. 💫💪
It’s the perfect start to build momentum, sharpness, and confidence as we prepare for the upcoming season. Every pass, every run, and every smile out there is part of their journey and we couldn’t be prouder to watch it unfold.
We go there with big dreams, big hearts, and one clear goal: to compete, enjoy every second and bring that trophy home! 🏆🔥
LET’S GO, BALLON DOR, FUTURE LEGENDS IN THE MAKING! 🟡🔵🤩
#FutureStars #wherefootfalldreamsbeforereality
Wow, huge congratulations to everyone! 🎉🏆
That’s absolutely brilliant news, winning the Norwich City Cup is such a special moment, and well done too to all the U11s and U12s sides who’ve booked their place in the next round!
So proud of what these girls have achieved already, definitely a massive milestone. 💪
Now onto the next challenge… keep that momentum going, work hard and enjoy every minute of it!
You’ve shown you’ve got what it takes, let’s go get it! ⚽🔥
#norwichfc #ballondor2026
#FutureStars #winners @ballon_dor_football_academy @norwichcityfc
⚽✨ Ballon Dor wishes every father a very Happy Father’s Day! ✨⚽
It’s such a lovely moment to pause and reflect on all the hard work dads do, often quietly and behind the scenes. Especially in football: we cheer for the players on the pitch, but we shouldn’t forget the endless hours spent driving back and forth to training, organising kit, supporting through every high and low, and doing all that vital legwork that helps young talent grow.
Of course, mums give so much too and they have their very own special day to celebrate everything they do! Today though, the spotlight belongs to you. 💙
A huge, huge shout‑out and thank you to all the fathers everywhere, from everyone at Ballon Dor
#FathersDay #BallonDor #FootballFamily
⚽️ BALLON D’OR FOOTBALL ACADEMY ⚽️
We want to wish ALL our girls the very BEST OF LUCK tomorrow as we take part in the NORWICH CITY SUMMER CUP! 💖💛✨
This is such an amazing opportunity, a brilliant chance to showcase exactly what they can do on a proper big stage! 💪⚡️
📅 SUNDAY 21st JUNE
✅ 2x U11 GIRLS TEAMS – kicking off bright and early first thing in the morning! ☀️
✅ 2x U12 GIRLS TEAMS – ready to take over the pitch in the afternoon! ⚽🔥
NOW IS THE TIME TO SHOW WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF! 🤩
We’re all so excited and looking forward to a fantastic day of football and fingers crossed… we’ll be bringing some silverware back home! 🏆🤞
LET’S GO BALLON D’OR!!! 💖💛✨
📢 LEVELING UP — NEXT STEP STARTS NOW! ✊
We’re stepping it up and moving to the NEXT LEVEL! 🚀 This tournament won’t be easy, seriously hard work ahead, stacked with highly competitive sides and top-tier talent everywhere you look. 💪✨
But that’s exactly what this journey is all about, rising to the challenge. We’re aiming high, bringing in quality, and ready to compete at the absolute highest standard. This is the spirit that defines what we stand for, pushing limits, growing stronger, and proving ourselves against the best. ⚽💫
Every session, every match, every detail counts. We’re ready to work, ready to fight, and ready to show what we’re made of.
Let’s go and make it happen! 🔴⚫⚪🔥
#LevelUp #NextLevel #TournamentMode #BallonDorSpirit #HardWorkBeatsTalent CompeteAtTheTop LetsGo
✨ BALON DOR FC U9 SEASON CEREMONY ✨
What an absolutely brilliant presentation and celebration today! 🥳💛💙
It was all about having fun, enjoying the moment, and simply going out there and being boys, pure football joy at its best ⚪⚫
Such a fantastic occasion to gather together, recognise and reward every single player for all the hard work, effort and commitment shown right through the season. Massive WELL DONE to every one of you! 🏆👏
A huge, huge THANK YOU to all our parents too, your incredible support from start to finish means everything, and we couldn’t do it without you. Every single player deserves their trophy and recognition, you’ve all been outstanding! 🤝🙌
💛 Special messages & awards:
• A warm thank you and goodbye to Layton, Rocco, Alex and William, we wish you the very best of luck at your new teams next season! You’ll be missed! 🫶
• Top Goal Scorers: Jesse — absolutely tore it up today! ⚡🔥 alongside Will , brilliant achievement from both! ⚽⚽
• Manager’s Player: Liam — thoroughly deserved! ✅
• Parents’ Player: Leo,so well earned! ⭐
• Players’ Player: Jesse, huge honour, massive congratulations! 🤩
• most improved player: Layton. What a transformation from beginning of the season to the end 💪⚽️
Take a moment to pause, reflect and be proud of everything you’ve achieved together this season, it’s been fantastic! 📈💪
Rest up, travel safe everyone… and we go again! See you all back in training next week! 🟢🔴
#Ballondoru9s #GrassrootsFootball #FutureStars #TeamFamily #EndOfSeasonAwards
🌍⚽ ONLY A FEW HOURS TO GO – THE WORLD CUP IS ALMOST HERE! ⚽🏆
Who’s excited? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
Who reckons they know which team will come out on top? Drop your thoughts below 👇
✅ Which team do you think will win the 2026 World Cup?
✅ Who’s your pick for best player of the whole tournament?
Let’s hear all your predictions – who’s got the winning team? 👇
#WorldCup2026 #FootballFever #WorldCupPredictions #FootballTalk #BallondorAcademy WorldCup
Messi vs Rolando ⚽️
Who is the best? It’s time to find out
It’s time ⏰⚽️🔥🏆
@fifaworldcup @fifa #comeonengland🏴⚽️
It’s time to play ⚽️
Are you ready? Let’s do this 🔥🔥🔥
Who’s looking forward to the World Cup?
Comment below on who you think will win the World Cup this year 👇
Only 1 day to go now ⚽️
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #football #worldcup2026
Only 2 days left 🔥🔥🔥
The wait is almost over ⚽️
The world biggest sporting event returns as the fifa World Cup 2026 gets ready to kick off across 🇺🇸 USA, Canada 🇨🇦 and Mexico 🇲🇽
From legends like @leomessi @cristiano @neymarjr @harrykane @k.mbappe to the next generation led by @lamineyamal @erling football history is about to be written again 🔥
WOW, WHAT A RESULT! 🤯 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO BALLON DOR REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! 🏆🎉
What an absolutely incredible achievement, winning the regionals is no small feat, and now we are heading straight to the NATIONALS 🚀✨ This is massive, and every single bit of success is so well deserved!
Huge credit goes to everyone behind the scenes, coaches, staff, volunteers all that hard work, dedication and belief has truly paid off 💯 And a massive, heartfelt thank‑you to our amazing parents, your endless support, cheers and commitment never go unnoticed; you are the heartbeat of this team ❤️👏
But hey… we’re not stopping here! 📣 Now it’s time to aim even higher, let’s go out there and win THE BIG ONE, THE NATIONALS!!! This is our moment, our stage, believe it, work for it, go make history.
LET’S GO BALLON DOR!!! 💥🏆🔥
#regionalwinners #winners #girlpower
Ballon Dor U9s 🏆
Winners of the 2026 Barcelona Football Festival
@barcelonafootballfestival #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️ @ballon_dor_football_academy
Coming to Barcelona with 5 teams… leaving with 11 trophies! 🏆🏆🏆
🥇 3 Winners
🥈 1 Runner-Up
⚽ 1 Team Finishing 5th
A massive well done to all of our superstars, you’ve been incredible from start to finish. It’s been an unforgettable trip and one we’ll be talking about for a long time!
A huge thank you to all of our coaches too. Without their hard work, dedication, and support, none of this would be possible.
We came. We competed. We conquered. 💛
Barcelona, you’ve been special… but the question is, where to next? 👀✈️
#Champions #TournamentWinners #FootballFamily #Barcelona2026 #OneToRemember WhereToNext
Ballon Dor 2026 team presentation 🔥🔥🔥
Barcelona Football Festival ⚽️
@barcelonafootballfestival #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality
🔥 WHAT A DAY! WHAT A PERFORMANCE! 🔥
Ballon Dor have absolutely SMASHED IT in Barcelona! 🇪🇸⚽️💥
We took 5 teams out here, and they went out there and dominated from start to finish… coming home with 11 TROPHIES!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
✅ 3 Tournament Winners 🥇🥇🥇
✅ 1 Runners-Up 🥈🥈
✅ 5th Place finish 🎖️
The boys and girls have been unreal giving everything, playing with heart, passion and skill, and absolutely smashing it out here! I am so incredibly proud of every single player, every coach, and everyone involved, this has been something really special 🤩✨
A massive, massive THANK YOU to all the parents for your amazing support, for trusting us, and for being on this incredible journey with us, we couldn’t do this without you! 🙏❤️
Now… time to enjoy the next couple of days, have fun, soak up the sun, and make even more memories before we head home! ☀️😎🍹
Already counting down to the next tournament, we are just getting started! 🚀💪
#BallonDor #BarcelonaTour #SmashIt #11Trophies #ProudMoments @slchireservices
IT’S FINAL DAY! 🏆 ARSENAL vs PSG — LET’S GOOOOO! ⚪️🔴
What a night this is gonna be! We’ve been waiting for this moment, and now it’s finally HERE 🤩🤩
COME ON ARSENAL!!! ❤️🤍
We have got this in the BAG, 100% belief is through the roof, the team is ready, and we are going ALL THE WAY 🔥🔥
No fear, just fire let’s go out there, dominate every single minute, play our game, and SMASH IT like we know we can 💪⚽️
Bring it home, boys! This is OUR night, OUR trophy, and WE ARE COMING FOR IT 🏆✨
COME ON YOU GUNNERS. LET’S MAKE HISTORY!!! 🚀🔴⚪️
#Arsenal #ChampionsLeagueFinal #WeGotThis #SmashIt #ComeOnArsenal Gunners
It’s time to register and get started 🔥🔥🔥⚽️
@barcelonafootballfestival
1st day @barcelonafootballfestival
Congratulations to Ballon Dor Under 10s! 🎉🏆
What an incredible performance, absolutely smashing it and bringing home the trophy at the Belgium Cup! 🇧🇪⚽
What an amazing achievement for every single one of them. To go out there, represent the club, and deliver on such a big stage is something really special. Every bit of hard work, training and effort has paid off, and you’ve done yourselves, your families and everyone at Ballon Dor so proud.
This is just the start, keep this belief, keep working hard, and enjoy every moment of this success. You are all champions! 👏👏👏
#BallonDor #Champions #BelgiumCup #Under10s #GrassrootsFootball TeamSuccess
⚽️ ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO! 🇪🇸✈️
We’re just 7 days away until Ballon Dor heads out to Barcelona! 🤩🌍
What an incredible opportunity this is, our players will be travelling to compete against top teams from all across Europe, giving them the perfect stage to showcase their talent, hard work, and everything they’ve been training for. 💪✨
FIVE teams will be representing Ballon Dor on this tour, carrying our name with pride. We’re heading out there to compete, enjoy the experience, and give absolutely everything our goal is to win as many games as possible and bring back some amazing memories and results! 🏆🔥
This is what it’s all about, growing, testing ourselves against the best, and creating moments these young players will never forget.
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🖤💛
#BallonDor #BarcelonaTour2026 #YouthFootball #EuropeanTour #ShowcaseYourTalent GrassrootsFootball OneClubOneDream
Arsenal are champions 🏆
@arsenal @officialarsenalacademy @jnrpremleague
A huge well done to our Under-12s yesterday at Ballon Dor at Millwall. Both the boys and girls were outstanding and represented themselves brilliantly throughout the tournament.
A massive thank you to Elite Sport Events for hosting such a great event. We look forward to doing it all again next year!
@EliteSportsEvents #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️ #Ballondor
What’s a great day of football 🔥⚽️
Well done to all the boys @ballon_dor_football_academy
@elite.sportsevents #baller
Ballon Dor U6s
Millwall tournament 🏟️
@elite.sportsevents #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️
Check out Man City women’s state of the art training facilities 🔥🔥🔥⚽️
@mancityacademy
What an ABSOLUTE GAME tonight against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. — WOW! 🤩🔥
A massive, massive WELL DONE to our incredible Ballon Dor U13s squad! 🙌 You boys went out there, represented our academy with pride, and showed EXACTLY what you’re made of skill, heart, and so much talent! 💪 It was an amazing experience, and every minute on that pitch was a chance to shine, learn, grow, and show everyone just how good you really are. You did yourselves, your families and this club so proud tonight! ⚡️
A huge THANK YOU to Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. for the invitation and for hosting us brilliantly, it was a privilege to play against such a great club, and we absolutely can’t wait to come back and do it all again soon! 🤝⚽️
And lastly, but never least, a massive shoutout and thank you to EVERY single parent for your amazing support, for getting the boys there, cheering them on, and being behind us every step of the way. We couldn’t do this without you! ⚽️
Safe journeys home everyone, rest up well… because we go again even stronger very soon! 💥
BALLON Dor — 100% COMMITMENT, 100% ENERGY, 100% PASSION! 💯🔥
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #football #ballers @wolves @wolvesacademy @ha.rley7703 @alfsta_24 @luke85360 @frankie_tye_no9 @aidenl_9 aiden13109
Ballon Dor Football Academy
🌟 Who We Are:
Ballon Dor Academy delivers elite football training for boys & girls, with a proven pathway into professional academies and grassroots clubs.
👥 Age Groups:
• Pre-Academy: U7 – U8
• Academy: U9 – U14
💡 What We Offer:
✔ Elite-level technical training
✔ Showcase games to academy scouts
✔ Grassroots player development opportunities
✔ Focus on confidence, coordination, and ability
✔ Building character, discipline, and teamwork
✔ UK & European tournaments throughout the year
📍 Venues:
• Dartford Goals – Tuesdays 17:30 till 19:00
• Alkington School – Fridays 17:30 till 19:00
📞 Contact Neil: 07476 485 115
👉 If you’re a parent looking for top-level coaching and a platform to take your child’s game to the next level, Ballon Dor Academy is the place to be!
Contact Neil directly for further details: 07476485115
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️
🚨 SOUTH LONDON, WE’RE COMING! 🚨
June 6th is locked in! 🔒 Our U11s and U12s girls are stepping up to compete against the strongest talent in South London.
The prep is done, the energy is high, and the girls are ready to showcase exactly what they can do on the big stage. We don’t just show up—we show out. ⚽️🔥
Ballondor is ready. Are you? 🦁✨
#BallondorAcademy #GirlsFootball #SouthLondonElite #U11 #U12 Showcase FootballDreams
🚨 2 WEEKS TO GO! 🚨
The countdown is officially ON for our U10s as they head to Belgium to represent Ballondor Football Academy! 🇧🇪⚽️
The boys will be competing against top-tier teams from across Europe. We put in the work today with a tough friendly to sharpen up and get game-ready. The intensity was top-class and the boys are peaking at the right time.
We’re ready to go out there and show them what we’re made of. Let’s smash it, boys! 🔥🏆
#BallondorAcademy #YouthFootball #RoadToBelgium #U10s #EuropeanFootball WhereFootballDreamsBecomeReality
NEXT STOP: Wolves Academy! 🐺⚽️
Huge news for the U13s at the Ballon Dor game secured for Wednesday, May 13th! 📅
Time to show them what we’ve got. Let’s go! 🚀💨
@wolves #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️
🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL 🚨
Ballon Dor U12 Girls have secured 4 teams at the Norwich City Cup this summer… and the U11s are heading there too! 🔥⚽
This tournament will bring together some of the top young talent from across the country and Ballon Dor are ready to make a statement.
The hard work, commitment, and standards are paying off, and this is another massive step forward for the club. 💫
We’re not just turning up… we’re going there to compete, showcase our football, and take things to another level. 👊
The future is bright. The movement is growing.
Let’s go Ballon Dor!🏆🔥
@ballon_dor_football_academy #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️ #girls
Ballon Dor is currently looking for experienced coaches and managers who have the ambition, drive, and passion to help push players to the next level. We are committed to nurturing and developing both boys and girls in a positive, high-performance environment.
If you’re a coach or manager based in or around the Dartford area and are interested in joining us, we’d love to hear from you.
We are also open to bringing in already established teams with their own manager, so if that’s something you’d like to explore, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact Neil today on 07476 485115 and be part of the journey
#recruiting #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️
Ballon Dor Girls U12s have now secured their place in the first leg of the Nationals Cup! 👏⚽
A fantastic opportunity for the girls to go and showcase what they can do against some elite-level players from across the country. Hopefully we can smash through this stage and push on towards the finals.
It’s also a brilliant chance to showcase the levels and standards that Ballon Dor can bring. Super excited for what’s ahead!
It’s going to be a very busy Bank holiday weekend of football, with the Under-11s also in action on Monday over at Meadowhurst Park. A massive few weeks coming up for both the boys and girls, filled with exciting opportunities to learn, compete, and perform.
Let’s bring it! 💪🔥⚽
Ballon Dor FA are excited to announce that SLC are the proud sponsors of our International Tour to Barcelona 2026 🇪🇸⚽
We would like to thank them for their generosity and continued support 🙏🙏
#SLC #Ballondor #Barcelona2026 #FootballTour #GrassrootsFootball Ballers
Ballon Dor are buzzing for the Duchess Shield tournament this May! ⚽🔥
Our U11 girls are ready to step out, show what they’re made of, and push for that trophy. This is a huge opportunity to showcase all the hard work, dedication, and determination they’ve been putting in week after week.
We’re excited to test ourselves against some top opposition and strong teams, exactly the kind of challenge we thrive on.
Let’s go out there, give it everything, and make it count. 💪
Let’s go Ballon Dor girls! ⚽️
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
Ballondor U10s are heading to the Hageland International Cup, Belgium 🇧🇪 this May!
Top teams.
Top competition.
Europe’s best.
This is where our boys step up 💪⚽
More than just winning…
🔥 Learning
🔥 Developing
🔥 Gaining elite experience
And we’re not stopping there…
✈️ Barcelona tour
🏆 Elite UK tournaments all month
This is what Ballondor is about.
Want your child part of the journey?
📲 DM now or contact Neil on 07476 485 115
🎯 FREE trial available
Ballon Dor would like to say a huge thank you to Chelsea Football Club for coming down and helping make our Talent ID Day an incredible success!
The energy from start to finish was unreal, and the level of talent on display across the under-10s right through to the under-14s was outstanding. There’s no doubt there will be some fantastic feedback from Chelsea on a number of players, and we’re already buzzing for the next ID Day!
A massive shoutout to all the parents as well. We know many of you travelled a long way to be there, and we truly appreciate the commitment and support. We hope you enjoyed every minute of it!
Today was a brilliant opportunity for the girls to showcase their ability in front of Chelsea, while also competing and learning alongside other top players in a high-level environment.
Everyone at Ballon Dor is incredibly proud of the progress, attitude, and hunger the girls are showing every single week, it’s exciting to watch!
Thank you again to everyone involved. We can’t wait for the next event… it’s only going to get bigger and better!
Have a fantastic evening! 🔥⚽
@chelseafc #ballondor #FutureStars #FootballTrials
Great Talent ID day @ Ballon Dor 🔥
Massive thank you to @Chelsea FC for attending this event ⚽️
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #football #ballondoracademy #chelseafc
Let’s go Ballon Dor 🔥🔥🔥
Ballon Dor Football Academy ⚽️
@ballon_dor_football_academy #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #ballondoracademy
🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
We are SUPER excited to announce that this May, 5 Ballon Dor teams will be heading out to Europe to represent the club on an international stage! 🌍⚽️
This is going to be an incredible experience for all our players, the chance to travel, compete against teams from across Europe, learn new styles of play, and most importantly… have FUN! 🙌
Opportunities like this are what football is all about — creating memories, building confidence, and growing both on and off the pitch. 💫
We can’t wait to see our teams out there doing us proud. Let’s go Ballandore! 🔥⚽️
#ballondor #InternationalFootball #FootballJourney #GrassrootsFootball #FutureStars @barcelonafootballfestival
Ballon Dor is calling all elite players…
Trials are NOW OPEN for next season!
📅 Saturday, April 25th
📍 Dartford Goals
⏰ 1:00PM – 3:00PM
We’re looking for U10s & U11s ready to step up, stand out, and dominate.
👀 SCOUTS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE
💥 Intensity will be fast 🔥
🚀 Standards will be high ⚽️
If you’re currently playing in the A league and want to:
⚽️ Showcase your talent
⚽️ Develop your game
⚽️ Get stronger, sharper, and more confident
⚽️ Attend Elite
⚽️ Attend Pro club showcases
Then Ballon DOR FA is the place to be!
This is your moment. Don’t miss it.
📲 Contact Neil TODAY to book your trial: 07476485115
#Balandor #FootballTrials #NextLevel #YouthFootball #EliteTraining
Game Night! ⚽🔥
Our Ballon Dor U12 Girls take on Millwall tonight in what promises to be a fantastic contest.
Having almost secured a narrow win in our last meeting, the girls are eager to get back out there, test themselves, and showcase their progress. It’s all about the experience and the growth. Let’s go, Ballon Dor! 💪✨
Ballon Dor Under 11s are in action today at the Elite Sports Events tournament at Crystal Palace! ⚽🔥
A great opportunity for the boys to test themselves against strong opposition and showcase their hard work. Let’s go Ballon Dor! 🔵⚪ #BallonDor #YouthFootball #CrystalPalace
Hi everyone,
Wishing you all an amazing Easter weekend! I hope you get a well-earned rest and enjoy the time with your families.
Ballandor looks forward to seeing you all again next week ⚽️
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #easter
🚨 BALLON DOR ACADEMY – NOW RECRUITING 🚨
⚽ U7s – U14s | SELKENT & JPL Leagues
Are you a serious player ready to compete at the highest level?
Ballon Dor Academy is now recruiting talented players who want more than just grassroots football. This is your opportunity to:
🔥 Compete in elite leagues (SELKENT & JPL)
🌍 Play in international tournaments
🏟 Showcase your ability at professional clubs
⭐ Experience top-level coaching & development
If you’re driven, committed, and ready to stand out, we want to hear from you.
📞 Contact Neil today: 07476 485 115
📩 Limited spaces available – trials ongoing
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #football #ballondoracademy #jpl
Ballon Dor U10s are tournament-ready tonight at Crystal Palace ⚽🔥
A brilliant opportunity ahead against some top-quality teams exactly the kind of challenge we look forward to. It’s all about stepping up, enjoying the game, and learning from every moment.
Let’s go out there, compete, and make it count.
Let’s go Ballon Dor! 💪⚽
🚨 NEW: ELITE GOALKEEPER SESSIONS 🚨
Ballon Dor are bringing high-level goalkeeper coaching to the next level 🧤
📍 Tuesdays | 5:30–7:00pm – Dartford Goals
📍 Fridays | 5:30–7:00pm – Alkerden Academy School
⚡ UEFA Qualified Coaches
⚡ High-Intensity Technical Training
⚡ Real Pathway to Showcase Games & Pro Club ID Days
This is for goalkeepers who are serious about improving, competing, and standing out.
No shortcuts. No messing about. Just proper development in a top environment.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
📩 Message now to secure your spot
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #balleralert #goalkeeper #goalkeepertraining⚽️
Thomas Tuchel has just dropped a huge statement on Max Dowman… 👀
🗣️ “He’s a fantastic talent. We still have a chance of calling him for the World Cup.”
🗣️ “At the moment he competes for minutes, so he’s not a regular starter for Arsenal. He is in the best environment possible. He has to keep going.”
Now just imagine that…
A 16-year-old going to the World Cup 🤯
Max Dorman would become the youngest player in football history.
Would you take him? Comment below 👇
Great session today at Alkerden Academy school with our Under 3s, 4s, 5s and 6s! ⚽️
Plenty of energy, smiles and a fantastic technical focus throughout 👏
We’re currently recruiting for:
• Under 3s
• Under 4s
• Under 5s
• Under 6s
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 9:00 – 10:00
If you’re a parent looking to get your child started in football and begin their journey the right way, get in touch today!
📞 Neil – 07476 485115
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
#alkerdenacademyschool #BallondOrAcademy #NextGeneration #YouthFootball #soccertots @ballon_dor_football_academy
⚽ Ballondor Talent ID Day – Girls Only⚽
Ballon Dor are super excited to announce that on Sunday 12th April we will be hosting a Girls only Talent ID Day with Chelsea staff in attendance.
This opportunity is open to U10s – U14s and will include a series of elite training sessions, giving players the chance to showcase their ability in front of Chelsea coaches.
We will also have AI Scout attending to provide performance analytics and speed testing, giving players valuable data and insight into their game.
This is a fantastic opportunity for girls in South East London who are looking to take their football to the next level, with the possibility of being identified and progressing into the Chelsea Academy pathway.
📅 This Easter📍 Ballondor training centre
If you’re interested in attending or would like more details, please contact:
📞 Neil – 07476 485 115
Let’s go Ballondor. Let’s go girls! 🔵⚽
What a fantastic experience for our U9s and U10s last night at Ballon Dor against Wolves! 🙌
The players showed real character, determination, and battled hard from start to finish. I couldn’t ask for any more. Proud of every single one of them. 💪⚽
A massive thank you to all the parents for bringing the players down and supporting the team, it really makes a difference.
We go again on the 25th! With multiple games coming up throughout April and May, we’re excited to see all the boys and girls continue to showcase their ability, keep learning, and most importantly, enjoy the process. 🔥
@wolvesacademy @ballon_dor_football_academy #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #football #baller #balleralert
A massive well done to our Under-6s today! You went out there and really showcased what you can do.
This is the first stage of your journey to becoming football players, and it’s fantastic to see you getting out there, having fun, and enjoying the game. Sometimes we forget about the fun factor in football, but today was such an enjoyable watch.
It was brilliant to see everyone putting in a real shift and performing so well , especially in your first tournament. That’s something to be really proud of.
A huge thank you to all the parents as well for bringing the boys and girls down and supporting them today. We really appreciate it.
Safe journey home, and we’ll go again soon!
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller @soccer_elite_tours_tournaments
Great session at Ballondor tonight 🔥
Next Game Confirmed 🔥
Our Ballon Dor U11s are heading to Luton Town for an incredible matchup. This is a massive opportunity for the boys to step out onto that pitch and showcase exactly what they can do. We’re ready for the challenge and can’t wait to get started. Let’s go Ballon Dor! ⚽️🔥 #BallonDorAcademy #LutonTown #YouthFootball #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality
⚽ BALLON DOR FOOTBALL ACADEMY – MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT ⚽
Ballon Dor Football Academy are excited to announce our upcoming fixture against Wolves Academy for our Under-9s and Under-10s on Monday 16th March.
This is a fantastic opportunity for our young players to step onto the pitch and showcase their ability against a very strong academy setup.
These experiences are vital. They allow players to:
• Gain high-level match experience
• Understand the standards required at top academies
• Challenge themselves in a competitive environment
• Continue learning and developing under pressure
At Ballon Dor, we prepare properly. We compete properly. And most importantly — we keep pushing.
These moments are about development, growth, and building confidence. They give our players the platform to express themselves and show what they can do.
🌟 Want Your Child to Be Part of It?
If you’re interested in:
• Showcasing your son or daughter
• Developing their game in a professional environment
• Creating real pathways for progression
📩 Contact Neil to book a trial 07476485115
We are committed to pushing every player, supporting their journey, and providing amazing football experiences.
That’s the Ballon Dor philosophy.
We keep going. We keep developing. We create opportunities.
👏 Well Done U13 Ballon Dor 👏
Huge congratulations to our Under-13 Ballon Dor boys for reaching the semi-finals of the Showcase Cup, a fantastic achievement and something to be really proud of.
There were some massive takeaways from the tournament, and I’m confident the boys will bounce back stronger, sharper, and ready to go and win next time.
A massive thank you to all the parents for your continued support and for bringing the boys down, it doesn’t go unnoticed.
We go again. Stronger. Hungrier. Ready for the next opportunity to showcase what we can do.
Let’s go, Ballon Dor. 🔥
⚽ Ballon Dor – PLAYERS WANTED
Ballon Dor are now recruiting Under-7s through to Under-14s to join the Selkent League for the 2026/27 season.
If you’re currently playing in an A or B league and looking for your next move, this is your opportunity.
We provide:
✅ A platform to showcase your ability
✅ Opportunities to play at professional clubs
✅ A potential pathway into academy football
✅ Structured development and serious player support
✅ Support for managers who want to build competitive teams
We are committed to helping players grow, develop, and progress to the next level.
📞 Contact Neil: 07476 485115
Let’s build something special. Let’s go. 🔥
BALLON DOR ELITE GIRLS NEEDED
U12 & U13 – Selket League 🔥
Ballon Dor is now recruiting Under-12 and Under-13 players to compete in the Selkent League.
We are seeking high-level, driven, technically strong players who are serious about their development and ready to train and compete in a demanding, professional environment.
At Ballon Dor, players will experience:
• High-intensity technical development sessions
• Advanced position-specific coaching
• Competitive Selkent League fixtures
• Showcase fixtures vs pro academies
• Opportunities to compete in elite-level tournaments
• Individual development planning and pathway guidance
Our programme is built to stretch players, raise standards, and expose them to environments that accelerate growth.
We are building a squad capable of competing at the highest level locally and preparing players for opportunities beyond it.
If your daughter is ambitious, coachable, and ready to be challenged in an elite academy setting, we invite you to register for a trial.
📞 To book a trial, contact Neil on 07476 485115
@Ballon d’Or #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #girls #football #selkent #trial
A massive well done to our Under-12s girls at Ballon Dor today 👏⚽
The girls were up against some fantastic teams and both squads did brilliantly to reach the semi-finals, an incredible achievement to be proud of!
Unfortunately, we narrowly lost out to Aston Villa and Luton Town, but there is absolutely no shame in that. These moments are all part of the journey. Every game is an opportunity to learn, to develop, and to showcase the incredible skill set these girls are building week in, week out.
I truly hope the girls had an amazing experience today, tournaments like this are what help shape strong, confident players.
We go again.
We learn from today.
We come back stronger. 💪
A massive thank you to all the parents for bringing the girls down and supporting throughout the tournament — it never goes unnoticed. Safe journey home to you all.
On to the next one…
Let’s go Ballandore! 🔵⚽ 💕
⚽ Ballon Dor – 26th March Round-Robin Event 🏟️
We’ve just had confirmation… 26th March – Ballon Dor go again.
We’re attending a round-robin tournament against
• Ipswich Town Academy
• Cambridge United Academy
This is an incredible opportunity for our Under-12s to compete against some of the strongest players within professional academies. A proper test. A real benchmark. And exactly the kind of environment that helps players grow.
This is what it’s all about:
• Competing at the highest level
• Showcasing the hard work put in on the training pitch
• Testing individual development in real match scenarios
• Raising standards
• Opening doors
Through opportunities like this, we’re continuing to see boys and girls:
• Processed into academies
• Getting scouted
• Invited into professional environments
• Moving on to the next level
We are extremely proud to be in a position where we can provide platforms like this — and we’ll continue to do so consistently.
📈 Open Trials – Now Until End of April 2026
We currently have open trials from Under-8s to Under-14s.
If your son or daughter:
• Wants to move into league football (Selkent, JPL or Kent Youth League)
• Wants opportunities to showcase at professional clubs
• Wants access to elite tournaments
• Wants international tour opportunities
• Is serious about improving and pushing to the next level
Then Ballondor is the place to be 🔥
📞 Interested? Get in touch directly with Neil:
07476 485 115
Let’s keep working. Let’s keep improving.
And let’s keep reaching new heights. 🚀⚽
@ipswichtown @cambridgeunitedfc #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality #baller #football #ballondoracademy
What a fantastic experience for our Under 8s and Under 9s at the 3v3 tournament at Palace today 🔥
It was a very competitive environment with some excellent levels of talent on display. Massive lessons learned especially around transitioning from attack to defence and defence to attack. These are the moments that help the boys grow and really understand the game.
So many positive takeaways and an amazing experience overall.
We’re looking forward to doing it all again very soon and now all eyes on the next tournament coming up on Thursday.
Let’s go, Ballondor! 🔥⚽
Another great day over at Merky FC headquarters competing in the CSA Winners Only Tournament.
We had our Under-10s and Under-12s in action today and once again, plenty of lessons learned.
At this level, it’s all about:
• Quick bursts to the ball
• Sharp reactions
• Fast head movement
• Being technically switched on
The standard was very strong, and these tournaments are never easy. But that’s exactly why we enter them, to challenge ourselves, gain experience, and keep developing.
A massive thank you to all the parents who brought the boys down to compete today. Your support never goes unnoticed.
We go again tonight at Crystal Palace, with more tournaments coming up throughout the week.
Let’s keep pushing.
Let’s keep learning.
Let’s keep developing.
Always building. 💪⚽
@#MerkyFC #wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️ #football
🔵⚽ Ballon Dor Showcase Announcement
We are super excited to announce that our Under-12s and Under-13s have secured fixtures against Ipswich Town F.C.!
This is another fantastic opportunity for the boys to:
• Showcase their ability
• Compete against very strong opposition
• Step outside their comfort zone
• Gain massive experience in high-level games
These fixtures are exactly what we’re about at Ballon Dor creating real opportunities for players to test themselves against top-level academies and professional environments.
We’re looking forward to multiple showcase games throughout March, April, and May, building strong momentum leading into the summer period.
📣 Trials Now Open – 2026/27 Season
We are now opening up trials as we begin forming our teams for the 2026–27 season.
At Ballon Dor, players will have the opportunity to:
• Compete at the highest level
• Showcase their abilities against professional clubs
• Develop in a competitive, high-performance environment
• Be part of a culture built around growth, exposure, and ambition
If you’re interested in being part of Ballon Dor and giving your child the platform to compete and develop against pro clubs, we’d love to hear from you.
Opportunities. Exposure. Experience.
That’s what we do at Ballondor. 🔵⚽
#wherefootballdreamsbecomereality⚽️ #football @ipswichtown
Massive well done to Ballandore U9s & U11s today competing at the Murky FC CSA Winners Only Tournament 💪⚽
It was a tough day in the office against some top-quality teams. The boys were tested, pushed, and challenged in every game and that’s exactly where growth happens.
Lots of lessons learned today. Moments we’ll reflect on. Moments we’ll improve on.
But one thing’s for sure — we’re going back stronger. 💙
These boys will learn from today, keep competing, keep working, and most importantly keep developing. The journey continues 🔥
Proud of the effort. Proud of the attitude. On to the next one 👊⚽
#Ballandore #GrassrootsFootball #YouthDevelopment #LearningCurve #BackStronger
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