About

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Futbol First is a global travel agency specialized in organizing tailor-made international soccer experiences for soccer players, clubs, college teams, and schools.

Mision

Our mission is to impact future generations by providing international soccer experiences abroad based on culture, education, and healthy habits.

Vision

To become the most impactful and reliable option for students, youth players, soccer institutions, and schools from all over the world looking to engage in a cultural exchange overseas through soccer.

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1999

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STORY
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1999

Alex Isern, Marc Segarra, and Achille Obougou had their first international soccer experience in Sweden.

This trip left the three searching for more similar experiences.

2011

We studied abroad at Winthrop University in South Carolina playing for a Div I team.

We then went on to win the Big South Conference and made it to the Round of 32 of the NCAA Div I National divTournament.

2013

Invited our first group of players to Barcelona and began our work of influencing future generations through unforgettable and life-changing experiences through sports, culture, education, divand discipline.

Fun Fact: Marc's parents oversaw every detail (hotel, flights, equipment, etc) for our first trip to make sure no aspect was missed!

Fun Fact: Marc's parents oversaw every detail (hotel, flights, equipment, etc) for our first trip to make sure no aspect was missed!

2022

Fun Fact: Marc's parents oversaw every detail (hotel, flights, equipment, etc) for our first trip to make sure no aspect was missed!

The Founders of FF are friends with the biggest legends in the game.

Thanks to our relationships and background as former professional soccer players, we provide insider access and unmatched experiences. From jersey signs, and meet and greet with players to the best tickets at the stadium, Q&A with the pros, and more.

What Makes FF Unique

UNMATCHABLE TRAVEL AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

UNBEATABLE REACH IN THE INDUSTRY

PROFESSIONAL & MULTICULTURAL TEAM

SAFE AND TRUSTED ENVIRONMENT

PERSONALIZED PACKAGES AVAILABLE

10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS TRAVEL

Nowadays, being a global citizen and engaging in healthy habits is essential. Most parents are constantly looking to complement their child’s education with an extracurricular sports activity and an experience abroad. The sole mission of Futbol First is to provide all of this under one roof.

For over ten years, FF (Futbol First) has forged an authentic, unique, and professional relationship with the biggest soccer teams and players in the industry. Among these names are FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, LaLiga, Manchester City, Sporting Lisbon, PSG, Chelsea, UK Football Association, and the US Futsal Federation.

This exclusive network has allowed FF to provide a unique experience to over ten thousand players across the globe, building a long-lasting community based on soccer, education, culture, and international travel. Since 2013, FF has helped thousands of people see new places, experience new cultures, improve their soccer skills, and learn new things about the world and themselves.