Opportunities
Shape your career in football through strategic collaborations
SBI Barcelona collaborates with top football clubs, and Champions League Clubs, brands, and industry leaders to create real-world learning opportunities that make an impact.
Through these collaboration projects, students join working groups alongside club executives, contributing to live business challenges and gaining first-hand experience with how decisions are made inside a professional football organization.
Our partnerships go beyond networking.
Our partnerships are built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for the future of football. Whether through hands-on case studies, consulting projects, or direct industry exposure, our students gain invaluable insights while contributing fresh perspectives to the global football ecosystem.
Take a look at our recent
and past collaborations
Bringing Football Education to Life with Club Brugge
Thomas Rypens (Brugge, Innovation and Insights Director) - In 2025, SBI strengthened its relationship with Club Brugge and Thomas Rypens through a hands-on collaboration designed to give students real industry experience. We worked closely with the club to develop an 8-week project where students tackled real challenges and proposed fresh solutions. This initiative allowed participants to work directly with Club Brugge staff, gain practical insight into club operations, and contribute ideas.
Behind the Scenes at San Siro: Learning from AC Milan Operations Executives
Alberto Piccolo (Stadium Events and Operations Senior Manager - AC Milan) - In 2025, SBI launched an 8-week collaboration with Alberto Piccolo from AC Milan, giving students direct access to one of the leading figures in stadium events and operations. Through this project, students worked on real stadium-focused challenges, gaining hands-on experience in operational planning, event management, and matchday strategy.
Inside Valencia CF: Real Projects. Real Specialists. Real Impact.
Since 2023, SBI Barcelona has collaborated directly with Pablo Pérez (Head of International Business), Edward Castell (Stadium Business Manager), and Ana Briz (Digital Marketing), industry professionals from Valencia CF. They work handed-on with students on immersive projects using real-life scenarios across fan engagement, international business development, and stadium operations. This gives our students the chance to work side-by-side with active experts shaping the future of the football industry.
Preparing Manchester United Players for Life Beyond the Pitch
In 2017, Manchester United selected SBI Barcelona to design a customised online learning programme for their First Team and U-23 players. We created a flexible, football-focused and business-oriented course that helped their athletes prepare for life beyond the pitch. They developed skills in management, leadership, and the business strategy behind elite clubs. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting players in building sustainable careers both on and off the field.
Inside Middle East Football Business: SBI Workshop With Top Clubs
In 2019, SBI delivered an on-site workshop in Riyadh for representatives from clubs including Al-Hilal SFC and Al-Nassr FC. The session explored the attracting investments to clubs, sponsorship strategy and the global brand value of players. This collaboration offered professionals first-hand insight into how top leagues grow commercially and strategically which is knowledge we now bring directly to our students.
Ready to Shape the Future of Football Business?
We’re always looking to collaborate with clubs, brands, and organizations shaping the future of football. Partnering with SBI gives you direct access to emerging industry talent, fresh perspectives, and students eager to contribute to real-world projects.