Sevilla FC and Grintafy announce a strategic agreement for the development of football talent in Saudi Arabia
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Sevilla FC and Grintafy, the leading football talent discovery platform in the Middle East, have officially announced the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement. The aim is to support, train, and promote young football talents in Saudi Arabia through the exchange of technical and administrative knowledge
The collaboration focuses on the transfer of sporting experience, training methodologies, and management, as well as the development of joint programs aimed at identifying and promoting young talents. Through this partnership, Grintafy and Sevilla FC will work together to provide emerging players with the necessary tools to advance towards professional football.
This initiative falls within the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which promotes youth empowerment and the strengthening of sports as an engine for social development and international projection. Through this collaboration, both entities will drive training programs, camps, development activities, and joint actions that contribute to the growth of the football ecosystem in the Kingdom and the region.
It is worth remembering that Sevilla FC has maintained an active relationship with Saudi football for several seasons, reflected, among other aspects, in the presence of two Saudi players in its academy: Abdullah Aljirafi and Khalid Aljirafi. Currently, Abdullah Aljirafi is the top scorer for Sevilla FC “D”, with an average of one goal per game, and also holds the fourth position in the overall category’s top scorer rankings, establishing himself as one of the most outstanding talents in the competition.
Furthermore, Sevilla FC has strategic agreements with Saudi entities such as Saudi Future Falcons, and last season hosted the final of the prestigious Al-Abtal tournament at its stadium, reaffirming its commitment to the development of young talent and the strengthening of sporting ties between Spain and Saudi Arabia.
With this agreement, Grintafy reinforces its mission of connecting local talent with global opportunities, relying on the experience and prestige of historic clubs like Sevilla FC, which is internationally recognized for its sporting model and its track record in player training and development.
This alliance underscores the shared commitment of Grintafy and Sevilla FC to the future of football, innovation, and the creation of real opportunities for young talents, strengthening the ties between Saudi football and major European football institutions.
On the occasion of the World Football Summit, held in Saudi Arabia this week, Sevilla FC was represented by José Collado, the club’s sports projects manager, in the panel organized by Grintafy: “From the streets to the Elite: How off-field AI helps secure tomorrow’s icons on the field”, which featured Majdi Allulu (CEO of Grintafy) as the keynote speaker. This session analyzed how technology and innovation are revolutionizing talent scouting processes and operational strategies, directly supporting our mission of connecting the future of football.