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⚽ Jordi Gratacós Gayolà – International Football Executive

Born in Girona, Spain in 1974, Jordi Gratacós Gayolà is a UEFA Pro Licence coach and globally respected figure in youth development, academy leadership, and international football strategy. His career spans elite institutions, emerging federations, and global tournaments—always with a focus on building bridges between cultures and unlocking talent potential.

🏟️ Career Milestones
– Technical Director – FC Barcelona International (FCB Escola)
Led global academy projects, shaping youth development across continents.
– Sports Director – FC Dnipro Academy, Ukraine
Oversaw structural reform and talent pipelines in Eastern Europe.
– Technical Consultant – Kazakhstan Football Federation
Advised on national development programs and coaching systems.
– Sports Director – Barça Academy Global
Managed international academy operations and strategic expansion.
– Assistant Coach – Slavia Sofia, Bulgaria (2023/24)
Contributed to senior team performance and tactical development.

🌍 Global Engagement
– Aspire Football Dreams Project – Talent identification across Africa.
– MICFootball Tournament – Co-organizer of one of the world’s top youth competitions.
– FIFA World Cup 2010 (South Africa) – Asian Football Specialist.
– Confederations Cup 2017 & World Cup 2018 (Russia) – Football analyst for American TV.
– Speaker – International seminars in Rome, Milan, Tbilisi, and Russia.

🧠 Core Strengths
– Strategic leadership in academy and federation environments
– Multilingual communication: Spanish, Catalan, English, Russian
– High adaptability across cultures and football ecosystems
– Deep expertise in scouting, youth development, and tactical analysis
– Media presence and public speaking in global football forums