The presence of LaLiga Futures in the south of Gran Canaria is generating an impact where it was least expected. In Japan, the European Football Academy of Okinawa has organized a football camp during Easter in the south of Gran Canaria between March 23 and 30, as reported by the organizing committee to Maspalomas24H. In this way, a promotional window is opened for the island in a market that connects with Gran Canaria to the Helsinki air hub with direct flights.
With technical assistance in the south of the island, led by UEFA coaches with more than 20 years of experience, this camp is led by coaches Ignasi Carreras (former FC Barcelona academy) and Pablo Stkacz (former Real Madrid player) . Open to children ages 5 to 16, this camp promises a dynamic soccer experience. The minors, if the group of 15 families is reached, will leave Okinawa and spend three days of intensive training, play friendly matches, explore Maspalomas and return to Japan on March 30.
Investment in infrastructure and the training of young talents are key to the development of football in Japan. There it is a mix of tradition and modernity, with its own style of play and a national team in constant growth. The future of football in this country looks bright, with the hope of continuing to achieve success on the international stage. Some of the best-known Japanese players are: Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Takumi Minamino (Liverpool), Daichi Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maya Yoshida (Schalke 04) and Junya Ito (Stade de Reims).
