Oliver Kahn starts football academy in India

Mumbai: Germany and FC Bayern Munich legend Oliver Kahn is set to make a big impact on Indian football as he has revealed his visionary plan to launch the Oliver Kahn Academy in the country.

Launched in partnership with Pro 10 in Maharashtra, the initiative aims to revolutionize the development of football in the country and harness its immense potential.

The Oliver Kahn Academy is set to become a center of comprehensive football education, focusing on developing not only players but well-developed athletes. The ambitious plan includes setting up academies linked to football clubs, sports academies and educational institutions across India.

Also, Goalkeeper Academies will be set up in different regions of India, which will become centers of excellence for goalkeeping, which is often the backbone of any successful team. The partnership with Pro 10 in Maharashtra is a key component of this initiative, enabling Oliver Kahn Academy to establish a strong foothold in the region and serve as a model for football development.

Oliver Kahn, one of the most renowned football icons and founder of the Oliver Kahn Academy and GoalPlay, takes his knowledge and enthusiasm for the game to India, believing the country holds a wealth of untapped potential.

Speaking about the plan he said, “India is a country with great potential in football. This country needs the right football education, a disciplined curriculum and world-class facilities for the game to grow. Our aim is to make India a better playing country and I am confident that this country has the potential to thrive on the global football stage.”

Kaushik Maulik, Senior Advisor India & South-East Asia, Oliver Kahn Academy and GoalPlay expressed his delight: “We are proud to launch Oliver Kahn Academy and GoalPlay Academy in India. Drawing on Oliver Kahn’s outstanding experience and knowledge of the game, we are committed to providing world-class football education to the youth of India. Our united efforts will definitely have a beneficial impact on Indian football. We want to take India to the next level by transforming it from a watching country to a playing country.