Although many people know that the youth training in Belgium began in 2003, in fact, the Belgian Football Association started the youth training program from 1995. Brenes, who is known as the "Belgian Youth Training Planner", also told reporters that they originally wanted to emulate the Portuguese Golden Generation: "At that time, the goal of player training was U 19 and U2 1. The eight youth teams we currently have have been training together. Maybe you are 14, 15 or 16 years old, but everyone is familiar with it. They are all good friends who have played together since childhood. "
When the Belgian Youth Football Elite Program was first launched, it coincided with the heyday of French football. Belgium, located between France, the Netherlands and Germany, has made great efforts to develop its own football according to local conditions. "Our coach is training with coaches from France and the Netherlands, so we decided to start this elite program. However, in this plan, we will learn the football essence of two countries. Dutch and French styles are not the same, so we try to combine games according to our own situation. What is worth learning? " Brenes emphasized that in the Belgian youth training program, learning is very important. Each student in the youth training camp should guarantee 20 hours of football training every week, and the rest time should be used to complete their studies. Kong Pani, a well-known Manchester City expert, finished his college studies before coming to Manchester City. After joining Manchester City, he signed up for the MBA program for three years. The success of the "kick+learn" model is also reflected in the fact that today's Belgian international players play football with their brains on the court.
The Belgian Football Association will give 5 million euros to the clubs within its jurisdiction every year as support funds for youth training. Broynes said that this 5 million euros is more used for the training of coaches and the construction and lease of stadiums: "The government's education department requires schools to offer more football training classes every week. This system, organizational structure and lifestyle have played a very good role in promoting the Football Academy. "