Dual Careers.
One Goal.
Empowering young football talents to combine sport and education across Europe.
About the Project
Discover how EDU-DC helps young football players balance their academic and athletic goals.
Partners
A strong European team of federations, universities, and sports organisations united for one goal.
Erasmus+ Co-funded Project
EDU-DC is co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Sport programme.
About the
project
EDU-DC – EDUcation for Dual Careers of football talents is an Erasmus+ project that empowers young football players aged 16–21 to pursue both their sport and their education. Running from November 2024 to April 2027, the project is coordinated by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) and brings together European football federations, universities, and multisport organisations.
EDU-DC strengthens the support structures within clubs and academies so that players can thrive both on and off the pitch. By developing training programmes, mapping current systems, and creating new learning tools, the project ensures that every young player can follow a sustainable dual-career path – towards success in football and beyond.
Partners
Ambassadors Team & E-Learning Platform
Latest news
From the media: From football to finance – Andy Boyle’s dual career journey
From the media: From football to finance – Andy Boyle’s dual career journey Former Irish footballer Andy Boyle is starting a new chapter off the
EDU-DC Successfully Delivers Module 3 on Communication in the Athletic Triangle
EDU-DC Successfully Delivers Module 3 on Communication in the Athletic Triangle On April 15, the EDU-DC project team successfully delivered Module 3 of the “Coordinators
Silviya Radoyska: Growing Beyond Football Through a Dual Career
Dr. Silviya Radoyska Growing Beyond Football Through a Dual Career Sport: FootballClub: Ludogorets (Head of Women’s Football), former NSA Sofia playerCountry: Bulgaria Dual Career:Elite football
Nadia Nadim: Growing Through Football and Beyond
Nadia Nadim Growing Through Football and Beyond Sport: FootballClub: HB Køge (former Manchester City, PSG, AC Milan)Country: Denmark Dual Career:Professional footballer at the highest international
Best Practice Ambassador: SC Freiburg
Best Practice Ambassador SC Freiburg A staff perspective on dual career, psychological safety and developing the person behind the player Featuring: Philipp Himstedt, sports psychologist
Best Practice Ambassador: RSC Anderlecht
Best Practice Ambassador RSC Anderlecht A staff perspective on making dual career possible in elite youth football Featuring: Jan Kayaert, coordinator of the pedagogical team