




Indian football’s growth rests on two parallel engines: organic and inorganic development. It has the potential to grow significantly, but this growth can be achieved through two primary pathways – organic and inorganic.
This involves focusing on players for Indian ecosystem and steadily create a talent pipeline which improves the quality of Indian football. IKF is already doing it via IKF Trials.
This involves sending Indian players abroad to train in more advanced and competitive environments. When these players return, they bring with them enhanced skills, experiences, and a deeper understanding of the game.
Pune Bangalore
Mumbai Delhi
September–October 2025
Currently, many Indian players are indeed going abroad in hopes of bettering their football skills. However, a significant number of these players do not end up in the right places or with the right opportunities that align with their footballing aspirations. This inefficiency hampers the potential benefits of inorganic growth.
Workshops may involve a participant fee—collected by MFK purely to cover logistics & operations. IKF remains a 100% non-profit icnitiative.
IKF brings together
As a Section-8 non-profit, IKF exists to identify and nurture talent—never to profit. Every workshop is designed around player development and opportunity.
We bring international experts to Indian grounds, giving players the same insight and feedback they’d get abroad—right here at home.
Our programs follows the sports-based youth development model, focusing on skill-building, psychology, and community.
Players walk away from workshops with detailed technical feedback and enhanced confidence—backed by trusted global credentials.
Coaches and scouts often guide players toward next steps—whether trials, scholarships, or continued support.
Many have gained trial invites, academy placement options, and academic scholarships thanks to their workshop performance and visibility.
City | Dates | Venue |
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Pune | 26-28 Sept |
Nawu Sports Club, near Lodha Belmondo
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Bangalore | 27–28 Sept |
To Be Announced
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Mumbai | 1–2 Oct |
To Be Announced
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Delhi | 4–5 Oct |
Frontier Football Club, Dwarka
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UEFA A Licensed Coach with 15+ years of experience across Europe, having coached in Italy, Spain, Russia, Ireland, and Portugal with top clubs and all age groups up to senior teams. Founder of MV8 Madrid International Football Academy, which has trained over 500 players—30+ earned trials with pro clubs.
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