FAI retains global experts Double Pass to audit Academy proposal

Following a procurement call in April, a number of entities were assessed, with the contract awarded to the Belgian outfit.

Steven Vansina (general manager, Jo Van Hoecke (project manager and Founder), Arsène Wenger (FIFA Chief of Global Football Development), Hugo Schoukens (CEO & Founder), David Pauwels (project manager) during a five-day FIFA Technical Development Workshop in Doha, Qatar.

The FAI have selected renowned Belgian consultants Double Pass as the firm to conduct the state-funded audit of club academies for expected government support.

Since Brexit restrictions in 2021 banned footballers moving to UK clubs until their 18th birthday, the FAI have been pleading for exchequer funding to develop an industry to produce the next generation of players.