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FC Madras Earns Tamil Nadu’s First Five‑Star AIFF Academy Status
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🗓 18 Jul 2026, 09:44 PM
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FC Madras has been awarded a five‑star rating by the All India Football Federation, making it the first academy in Tamil Nadu to receive this top accreditation.
FC Madras has become the first football academy in Tamil Nadu to receive a five‑star rating from the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the club’s headquarters earlier this week.
The AIFF’s rating system evaluates academies on infrastructure, coaching staff, talent identification, and youth development programmes. A five‑star status indicates that the academy meets the highest standards across all these parameters.
Founded in 2014, FC Madras has steadily built a reputation for nurturing young talent. The club now boasts state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, a full‑time coaching cadre, and a structured pathway that takes players from grassroots to professional levels.
The accreditation is expected to attract more young prospects to the academy and could position Tamil Nadu as a stronger contender in national youth competitions. Club officials said they will use the recognition to expand outreach programmes in schools across the state.
The AIFF’s rating system evaluates academies on infrastructure, coaching staff, talent identification, and youth development programmes. A five‑star status indicates that the academy meets the highest standards across all these parameters.
Founded in 2014, FC Madras has steadily built a reputation for nurturing young talent. The club now boasts state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, a full‑time coaching cadre, and a structured pathway that takes players from grassroots to professional levels.
The accreditation is expected to attract more young prospects to the academy and could position Tamil Nadu as a stronger contender in national youth competitions. Club officials said they will use the recognition to expand outreach programmes in schools across the state.