Yerevan Football Academy

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Technical Center-Academy of the Football Federation of Armenia
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Yerevan Football Academy
Address Avan District, Yerevan, Armenia
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Owner Football Federation of Armenia
Type Football Training Complex
Construction
Built 2007–2010
Opened 1 September 2010
Website
Official website

Officially, the Technical Center-Academy of the Football Federation of Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստանի ֆուտբոլի ֆեդերացիայի Տեխնիկական կենտրոն-ակադեմիա), commonly known as the Yerevan Football Academy, is a modern football training school located in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

Structure

The construction of the academy was launched in late 2007 by the Football Federation of Armenia. On 1 September 2010, the complex was officially opened by the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the UEFA President Michel Platini and the FFA President Ruben Hayrapetyan.[1]

Occupying an area of 12 ha, the complex consists of:

  • Yerevan Football Academy Stadium with a capacity of 1428 seats.
  • 7 natural-grass regular-sized football training pitches.
  • 2 artificial turf regular-sized football training pitch.
  • 4 tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center and spa, hotel and other facilities.

All of the training pitches meet the professional standards set by FIFA and UEFA.

Panoramic view of the Yerevan Football Academy

References

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