Green Football Development (GFD) is the official academy network operating under the full authority of Panathinaikos FC with 70 academies located in Greece and Cyprus. The academy’s purpose is to develop and scout players on a national, and now international, level with a direct path to Panathinaikos FC’s Central Academy in Paiania, Greece, where players may reach professional ranks for Panathinaikos FC and/or other professional clubs. Green Football Development USA is committed to training young soccer players on the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components of European Soccer within practice and game environments. It is also our intent to promote outstanding sportsmanship and self-discipline both on and off the field.
Green Football Development U.S.A. is proud to expand this Certified Academy program to the United States, for Soccer Teams, Clubs, and individual soccer players committed to training year-round, within an Academy structure that follows the programs, guidelines, professional performance levels and expectations of Panathinaikos FC and GFD.