Professional Pathway

Professional Pathway

International Soccer Club is thrilled to announce our partnership with two European agents. These agents work with several clubs in Europe and Africa that are looking to discover new talent from Canada to add to their already impressive rosters for the 2025-2026 season.

Eligibility

Players must be 18 years or older to receive a player contract.

Enrolled and full Annual fee is paid for 2024-2025 play year (September 2024 to September 2025)

Leagues in Europe and in Africa usually start in September of every year.

Step 1: Player Profile, Biography, and Video Footage

ISC team will help the selected player/s to create a player profile using our resources and your information. We will also help the selected player/s to create a biography that matches the professional club expectations and FIFA international standards. Video footage will be compiled using a Veo camera, as well as player/s personal videos. 

Step 2: Showcase Player

ISC is proud to secure player agreements with the following clubs directly and/or through their agents. ISC selected player/s will go through a rep- tryout training program to include a customized analysis of physical, technical, and tactical skills. ISC technical team will work independently with each player to ensure best performance at tryouts. 

• Fitness training: focus on strength, endurance, and agility.
• Technical training: polish the player/s relationship with the ball (first touch, long & short, air & ground passing & shooting), decision making skills, field scanning and off the ball movement. 
• Nutrition: a detailed nutrition program to support the player/s individual physical and technical objectives.

Spain  

France  

Egypt

Step 3: Secure Profesional Contract

Chronological Timeline

• September to March – Preparation stage
  • Players’ selection and bio prep by ISC Technical Director.
  • Submission of profiles to agents.
  • Discussion about different options with the agents and with the players and/or with the Parents (for under 18 players).
  • Custom tailored training sessions and diet program for each player to get ready for her/his tryouts.
  • Prepare the travel documents and accommodation arrangements at each location and plan the tryout tour.
• April to June – Tryout stage
  • Continue the tailored training and diet program.
  • Players will be greeted by the agent in the airport.
  • Orientation session to go over the details of the tour at the hotel.
  • Attending the planned tryouts
  • If the player is required to stay longer, the tryout club shall be responsible for the living and accommodation expenses of the player during this 2nd stage.
  • The 2nd stage can resume immediately or after the tryout tour is completed.
  • If the player is not successful, the player shall continue the tour in the same country or in a different country as per the toured plan.
  • Accommodation and meals for the first 2 weeks of the tryout phase shall be covered by the Club for ISC players only (ISC Players who have been in ISC pathways for 2+ years)
• June to August – Signing stage
  • Contract agreement including the accommodation and living details.
  • International Playing license will be issued by the club.
  • Player resume training with the team.
• If the player is not selected, she/he may get the option to join the club training program for a fee under Reserve. 

Visa vs Playing Licenses 

• The tryout will be for 2 weeks subject to club decision to add more week.
• Players holding a European passport do not need an entry visa for EU countries. Other countries will require a visa either at the airport, or pre-approved by the embassy, depending on the country.
• Players holding a Canadian passport require an entry visa which can be acquired either at the airport, or pre-approved by the embassy, depending on the country.
• Depends on the country, once the player accepts the contract, the club shall issue a playing licenses certificate for the player to participate in the country’s league under the club name.

Please send an email to info@internatinalsoccerclub.ca

Club Scouts

• ISC  hosts Scouts of 1st and 2nd division professional teams from Europe and USA once or twice a year to attend team trainings.
• Provides a lifetime opportunity for our young athletes to be seen and evaluated at our home field without travelling. 
• ISC players have the opportunity to build a relationship with few of the most popular Club Scouts in Europe and USA.
• ISC will schedule a closing meeting with the Scout and the players and parents at the end of the week to get the Scout’s feedback and input. 
• This service is Free for all ISC development and competitive players

Benefits of Professional Career in Soccer

The health benefits of playing a high-intensity sport like soccer are undeniable. The top five perks of being a part of a professional soccer team.

1. World Travel

Professional soccer players are genuine jet-setters. Whether for friendly matches or huge tournaments, leagues are on the road, often traveling to far-off lands for their work. While their grueling travel schedule can take a toll during the season, it also proves a benefit when they’re not on a tight schedule. During the off-season, they can use their celebrity to travel the world for fun or other causes. 

2. Financial Opportunities

The base salary of professional soccer players is far from their only financial avenue. Their name can be a brand in itself, and companies can use that to generate revenue. Companies are willing to pay generous amounts to players willing to put their face on a cereal box or sponsor a line of soccer cleats. These deals can add up quickly, sometimes outpacing their pay from the league. 

3. A-List Friends List

Professional sports is a favorite past-time across the world, and it’s no different for celebrities. Being a famous person allows one access to front row seats and chances to meet players that are not afforded to the non-famous. Soccer players can build relationships with celebrities and be a part of the upper-crust of society. 

4. VIP Treatment

Being a part of the professional soccer team means getting special treatment almost anywhere you go. Famous chefs love dining professional athletes as it is a way to gain popularity. Players are constantly being sent free products from companies to try as a marketing tool. Whenever they travel , they don’t have to worry about every day travel arrangement. There are people tasked with completing these duties so the players can focus on other aspects of their job. Also, professional soccer players are well known by their fans. They are pretty literally celebrities on the field and off, and adoring fans willing to shower them with praise are not hard to find. 

5. Do What You Love, Love What You Do

One of the biggest perks of playing soccer professionally is getting to do what you love every day. And get paid generously for it! Even if a team is on a losing streak in a season, a player’s love for the game keeps them coming to work every day. The feeling of watching your hard work pay off is indescribable, but watching the hard work of your whole team effectively put into action is one of the best feelings in the world.