Welcome to
IberSelect
ID Camp
A high-level scouting experience to kickstart your development as a professional soccer player.
What is the IberCup
ID Camp?
ID Camps are official scouting events run by IberCup where players showcase their talent in front of coaches and scouts. These camps are the first step into the IberSelect system, allowing scouts and coaches to evaluate players for state or regional team selection. Open to nominated, recommended or highly competitive players, the camps feature technical training, small-sided games, and expert coaching by high-profile coaches and international players.
What is the
IberSelect?
IberSelect is IberCup's elite player selection program and the starting point of the IberCup Pathway. It gathers top youth talent from across regions and countries to form State, Regional, and National teams that compete in high-level IberCup tournaments. The pathway opens doors to tryouts in clubs in Europe along with a gap year that can lead to professional contracts in Europe or scholarships at U.S. colleges, depending on the player's goals and performance.
What is the IberCup
Pathway?
The IberSelect Pathway is a structured development system that identifies top youth soccer talent and offers international exposure through tournaments, elite training, and scouting opportunities. Players progress from local ID Camps to state, regional, and national teams, with the chance to play in prestigious IberCup tournaments. The pathway opens doors to club tryouts in Europe and a Gap Year program, both offering routes to professional contracts or U.S. college scholarships, depending on each player's goals and performance.
How the ID Camp works?
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ID Camp Schedule
Multiple locations
ID Camps are hosted across key U.S. regions, East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, and Frontier, making it easy for players nationwide to participate. Each camp runs over two days, with 3 structured 2-hour sessions designed to give every player meaningful exposure and evaluation time.
Top Technical Staff
Training is led by elite coaches, including Luis Dias, former Sporting CP Academy director and mentor to Cristiano Ronaldo. Players also benefit from direct interaction with international stars like Nani, who bring their experience and insight to the field. Sessions include high-level drills, tactical training, and game-like scenarios to challenge and grow each player.
Complete Player Assessment
Players are evaluated through a mix of technical drills, small-sided games (7v7), and real-game simulations. This multi-angle assessment allows our coaching staff to accurately evaluate each player's skill set, decision-making, and game intelligence, providing a complete picture of their potential.
Boys & Girls
Players are grouped by age (2010 to 2018, boys and girls), with up to 200 players per camp. The best performers are selected for IberSelect State or Regional teams, earning a spot to represent their region in IberCup Holiday tournaments. After this first stage of observation in IberCup competition, the best players will be selected to take part in one of our ID National Camp. Special players that previously attended an IberSelect ID Camps can be invited to the National Team directly.
Am I eligible to join an ID Camp?
If you meet any of these conditions, you're eligible to attend an ID Camp and be evaluated for selection:
- Players nominated or recommended by coaches, team leaders, or ambassadors who work with IberSelect.
- Players from ambassador clubs that partner with IberSelect to host ID Camps.
- Players identified by IberSelect scouts during national competitions.
- Players who weren't scouted or recommended but currently play in top-level national competitions.
- You applied online or via social media and meet the program's minimum requirements. If needed, our team may request a video and confirm your level through local ambassadors.
Application review & approval
To ensure the level of competition and maintain the quality of our ID Camps, each player application is reviewed based on the platform they currently compete in. Players who meet the criteria below are automatically approved:
Automatically Approved Platforms:
Approved players to represent IberSelect will receive an email from our Technical Staff to schedule a call with the player and his family to give all the details and information so they can start the registration process.
What's next?
After progressing through the IberSelect system, starting with ID Camps, earning selection to State, Regional or National teams, and competing in top international IberCup tournaments, players who stand out have the chance to take the next step. The Gap Year and Tryouts in Portugal are advanced programs designed for serious players ready to push further. Whether you're aiming for a professional career in Europe or preparing for a U.S. college opportunity, these two options offer real-world training, exposure, and development at the highest level. This is where potential turns into possibility.
Gap Year
The IberCup Gap Year is a full-season football development program in Portugal, designed for U18 and U19 players who want to take a year after high school to improve their game before entering college or pursuing a professional career. Over 9 months, players train and compete in official Portuguese leagues while living in a structured, high-performance environment. The program includes regular matches, professional coaching, nutrition, accommodations, and personal development support. It's ideal for players aiming to boost their chances of earning a U.S. college scholarship or catching the attention of European clubs. The Gap Year ends with participation in the IberCup Estoril Showcase, giving players direct exposure to international scouts and college coaches. The program does not affect NCAA eligibility and is built to develop both the player and the person, on and off the field.
IberCup Tryouts
The IberCup Tryouts give selected players the opportunity to train and showcase their talent in front of professional clubs in Portugal. This program is open only to players who have completed the IberSelect process and are ready to take the next step toward a potential professional career in Europe. Over a 10-day period, players will train and trial with 2 to 3 partner clubs in the Lisbon area, experiencing a real European football environment. The tryouts are tailored to each player's level and include professional coaching, match participation, and direct exposure to club staff and scouts. While the program does not guarantee a contract, high-performing players may be tracked for future opportunities or, in some cases, directly offered a spot in a club's academy system, depending on age, level, and FIFA transfer regulations.
Meet Luis Dias
Luís Dias is a UEFA Pro Licensed coach with a remarkable history in developing top-tier football talent. With over 20 years at Sporting CP world renowned academy, he helped shape the careers of players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Rui Patrício, and William de Carvalho.
As Youth Coach for 15 seasons and Technical Coordinator for 6 seasons at Sporting CP, he played a key role in creating one of Europe's most successful youth development systems.
His success was evident at UEFA EURO 2016, where Portugal won the tournament with 14 players in the final squad having passed through his system: 14 played at Sporting CP, and 7 directly coached by Luís Dias.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science and a Postgraduate in Psychological Skills Training, blending technical and mental development in his coaching. He is also a certified UEFA C & B instructor and an active University Professor, contributing to coach education worldwide.
UEFA Pro Coach
& Elite Youth Developer
European Champions 2016
Coached by Luis Dias
C. Ronaldo
Nani
R. Patricio
W. Carvalho
C. Soares
J. Mario
A. Silva
Meet NANI
Nani, former Portuguese international and European Champion, brings his experience and knowledge to the IberSelect ID Camps. With 112 appearances and 24 goals for Portugal, plus titles across Europe, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, Nani now helps guide young players on their journey through the IberSelect Pathway. At the camps, players not only train under elite coaches but also meet Nani, get inspired by his story, and receive direct support and orientation from a true football icon.
Clubs
Portuguese National Team
Trophies
About IberCup
IberCup is one of the world's leading international youth football tournaments, uniting over 80,000 young players each year from more than 50 countries. It offers a unique platform for young talent to compete at a high level, experience top-tier football culture, and build lasting friendships across borders.
IberCup tournaments are global stages where the stars of tomorrow get a first taste of professional football. Players have the chance to learn from and compete against some of the best football academies in the world.
Beyond the matches, IberCup supports full player and coach development through initiatives like the Coach Development Program and the IberCup Pathway, shaping not only players, but also the mentors guiding the next generation.
Elite
Showcase
Development
Holiday
Scouting Clubs
Here are some of the top clubs that frequently compete and scout at IberCup
IberCup Stars
Here are some of the stars that have played at IberCup.
Vitinha
IBC 2014
Bernardo Silva
IBC 2010
Xavi Simons
IBC 2016
João Neves
IBC 2018
Ruben Dias
IBC 2012
Rafael Leão
IBC 2014
João Palhinha
IBC 2010
Gonçalo Ramos
IBC 2016
Kind words from football people
Have Fun!
"Young people need dreams and they need a reference. Being a reference for them is a responsibility. I feel honored and responsible for being an ambassador for IberCup. The main message is to have fun and be with your true friends."
José Mourinho
Professional Coach
An opportunity for everyone
"It is a good opportunity for all those who participate, directly or indirectly, because today we see a skewed society, in which values and respect for the other have practically begun to cease to exist – the other is the other and I am me. Therefore, it is an opportunity for everyone to look at each other and respect the human being in its fullness."
Luís Castro
Professional Coach
Growth and evolution in IberCup
"It's very nice to be part of this growth and evolution in IberCup. I remember at this age, I didn't have this, I didn't have so many people watching the games, I didn't have cameras. It is the evolution and learning of women's football, in Portugal and in the world."
Kika Nazareth
FC Barcelona Player
An unique experience
"For us, it's a real pleasure to be here because we believe it's a unique experience for the girls. We think they can develop different skills, not only related to football concepts but also in terms of personal growth. It's a great opportunity for us to continue developing."
Javier Sanchez
Real Madrid Girls Coach
FC Barcelona Girls Coach
"For us, it's an exciting tournament. We play matches against strong teams such as Atlético de Madrid, Real Madrid, and Benfica. It's a great opportunity to showcase our football."
Pablo Alvarez
FC Barcelona Girls Coach
AC Milan Boys Coach
"It's a pleasure to be in this important tournament. We are happy to be here, and for me, it's one of the best tournaments in this category."
Luca Tettamanti
AC Milan Boys Coach
Sport Director Metropolitan Oval
"As one of the leading USA based development academies, we have been participating in the IberCup for many years. The competition level, organization and the true football environment greatly benefit the development of our players who are on a professional and collegiate pathway."
Jeffrey Saunders
Sport Director Metropolitan Oval
Top-notch organization
"IberCup was the best tournament we have ever attended. The organization, fields and competition were all top-notch. Our players got to compete against topflight European academies and experience football at an incredibly high level. This is why we came back every year. I am so impressed by the organization."
Kit M.
Hawaii, USA
Academy Director Ironbound Soccer Club
"This was our second time participating in the IberCup and we brought 3 teams with us this year. This tournament gives our players exposure to top international talent like no other tournament we have participated in. Not only have we seen our boys grow in their development as players on the field; but also as teammates on a club level. There is no better feeling than to see our boys in the stands cheering on their clubmates. A truly proud moment for us as a club."
Steven Amorim
Academy Director Ironbound Soccer Club
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