Athletic Club has confirmed its participation in the MICFootball 2022 edition, which will take place from April 12 to 17 on the Costa Brava.

The Basque club is a history of national football and one of the best-working youth teams. Lezama is one of the best Academies in the world.

In the current first Athletic team we find 4 MICPlayers: Unai Simon, international goalkeeper with Spain, played in the 2012 and 2014 editions; Oier Zarraga and Unai Nuñez were also at the Costa Brava, while emerging Nico Williams left his mark in 2019.

After two years without a tournament due to the pandemic, we are back in style. With more desire than ever to enjoy youth football.

MICFOOTBALL 2022 TEAMS 

This week the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League kick off. 16 teams pursue the same goal: to lift the trophy in Saint Petersburg on May 28th.

A lot of MICPlayers will be shining in each of the round of 16 qualifiers, one more example of the potential of the tournament that will celebrate its 20th edition this Easter from April 12 to 17. The young promises of world football begin their journeys at the Costa Brava.

We review all the #MICPlayers:

PSG – REAL MADRID

The most morbid tie of all the round of 16 of the Champions League. PSG has 4 players with a past in MICFootball. Two of them, top level. Leo Messi and Neymar left their mark on the Costa Brava a few years ago. The Argentine coincided with Cesc Fabregas back in 2005, while the Brazilian star was champion in 2008 together with Casemiro. In addition, wings Juan Bernat and Hakimi Achraf have also been through the tournament. Also the prospect Xavi Simons, although his role in the first team is still testimonial.

In Madrid there are a few players: Dani Carvajal, Casemiro and Marcelo stepped on the pitches of the MIC. More recently, homegrown players Miguel Gutiérrez and Antonio Blanco showed their talent at the tournament.

SPORTING LISBOA – MANCHESTER CITY

With the signing of Ferran Torres for Barça, there are only two MIC representatives left at Manchester City. One is Rodri. The midfielder played the tournament with Atlético de Madrid in 2010. And the other is the young promise Cole Palmer who has already made his debut in this competition scoring a goal against Bruges.

Pablo Sarabia, former PSG player, who came to MICFootball with Real Madrid, is on the Portuguese team.

INTER-LIVERPOOL

Two European football classics will face each other in an interesting pairing. Stefano Sensi and Federico Dimarco, players of the Italian club, passed through MICFootball a decade ago. In the English team we have illustrious names like Alisson (he came with the Brazilian National Team along with Neymar, Coutinho and Casemiro), Mo Salah or Curtis Jones.

RB SALZBURG – BAYERN MUNICH

The tie with the least presence of MIC players. Only two, both in the Bavarian team: Lucas Hernández (he came with Atlético in 2010) and Marc Roca, a product of the Espanyol youth academy.

CHELSEA-LILLE

The European champion will face the French team in a knockout with 3 players “Made in MIC”. At Chelsea we find Saúl Ñíguez, who played MICFootball with Real Madrid in 2008. In the French team, for his part, we find Sven Botman and Angel Gomes.

VILLARREAL – JUVENTUS

The yellow submarine keeps the continental dream alive. Unai Emery’s men will face Alex Sandro’s Juventus. The Brazilian came to MICFootball twice, becoming champion in 2010. At Villarreal there are four players with a past in the tournament: Pau Torres, Yeremi Pino, Alfonso Pedraza and Gerard Moreno (two participations, 2008 and 2010).

ATLETICO MADRID – MANCHESTER UNITED

A fast-paced tie that can be offered by two powerhouses who are not having their best season. At Atlético de Madrid we find the Portuguese João Felix, who played for MIC with FC Porto. In the English team we have a wide representation, with Eric Bailly, Diogo Dalot (he coincided with João in the tournament), Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and the young breakthrough Anthony Elanga.

Bailly came in 2013 with RCD Espanyol, Juan Mata at the beginning of the century with Oviedo and Rashford was already wearing the colors of United in the 2010 edition.

BENFICA – AJAX

In the last pairing we also have players with a past in MICFootball. Grimaldo is currently at Benfica. The left back played on the Costa Brava in 2009 with Barça.

On the other hand, in the Dutch team there are up to 6 MIC players: Jay Gorter, Ryan Gravenberch (2nd in the past Golden Boy behind Pedri), Sean Klaiber, Andre Onana (played the tournament with Barça), Daley Blind and Kenneth Taylor.

Atlético de Madrid has confirmed its participation in MICFootball 2022, which will take place from April 12 to 17 on the Costa Brava.

The Spanish club is one of the greatest clubs in European football, as well as one of the best youth teams. The Rojiblancos will come to the MIC for the 14th time in their history. They are one of the teams with most titles, as they have won it 4 times: category G (2018), category D (2011), category D (2010) and category D (2003).

In the aforementioned 2010 edition, Atlético defeated Barça in a beautiful final decided by Salomon Obama. The striker scored a hat-trick and was the great protagonist of an incredible match.

#MICPlayers

In the current Atlético de Madrid squad there is only one player who was in the MICFootball. It’s Joao Felix. The Portuguese midfielder was on the Costa Brava years ago, playing the tournament with FC Porto. 

More and more details of MICFootball 2022 are becoming known. We have the countdown activated and we can now announce which will be the accommodation areas for the teams. The 6,000 participants will enjoy the hospitality and charm of the Costa Brava.

MICFootball 2022 accommodation areas

U20 – Lloret de Mar

U18 – Lloret de Mar

U16 – Lloret de Mar

U15 – Roses

U14 – Platja d’Aro

U13 – Roses

U12 A – L’Estartit

U12B – Palamós

F20 – Lloret de Mar

All these towns and the many others that will host matches will dress up in the 2022 edition. Are you ready to enjoy the best youth football tournament! See you soon!

Real Betis will repeat its presence in the next edition of MICFootball, which will be held on the Costa Brava from April 12 to 17, 2022.

The Verdiblanco club will play its 3rd edition in the tournament, an appointment that it won in 2018 in Category E.

Betis is one of the teams with the longest tradition in the Spanish football, developing great football and with a well-worked youth academy.

About some MICPlayers

In the current Betis there are a total of 9 players who played MICFootball. Borja Iglesias, proven striker, who won the tournament in 2009 wearing Valencia’ shirt. Along with the forward there are other names such as Alex Moreno (2010, Vilafranca), Miranda (Barça, 2016 and 2017), Ruibal (Manresa, 2011), Edgar González (2009), Bellerín, Bartra, Tello and Montoya. The last four, with FC Barcelona’s team.

Sevilla will be in the next edition of MICFootball, which will be held on the Costa Brava from April 12 to 17, 2022.

The Spanish powerhouse will play its 6th edition in the tournament, an event that it won in 2018 in Category D. Another LaLiga classic team that will try to give everything to crown.

In the current Sevilla there are four players who played MICFootball:

  • Diego Carlos: the Brazilian central defender was part of Desportivo Brasil that was part of the MIC in 2011.
  • Joan Jordan: the Catalan midfielder has played MICFootball up to three times. 2008, 2009 and 2010. First with Atlètic Bisbalenc and later with Gironès Sabat.
  • Oliver Torres: One of the greatest talents in Spanish football came to the tournament with Atlético in 2008.
  • Oscar Rodriguez: played with Real Madrid in 2012.

Villarreal has confirmed its participation in the MICFootball this Easter, which will be held from April 12 to 17 at the Costa Brava.

The yellow team is a familiar team in our tournament. This year will be its 12th presence at the international youth football event.

Villarreal has 4 players on its current squad who were once part of MICFootball. Do you know them?

  • Gerald Moreno. The Catalan striker has played the tournament twice. In 2008 with Badalona and in 2010 with the Catalan NT.
  • Alfonso Pedraza. He played the MICFootball 2014.
  • Pau Torres. The central defender, international with the Spanish NT, played the MIC 2015.
  • Yeremi Pino. The winger was in the 2018 edition.

Valencia CF has confirmed its participation in the 2022 MICFootball, which will be held from April 12 to 17 on the Costa Brava. The che team that will play its 12th MIC.

For the organization it is a tremendous honor to have once again one of the most historical clubs of Spanish football. Founded in 1919, they have won a total of 23 titles, including 6 Spanish Leagues, 8 Spanish Cups and 1 UEFA.

In the current squad of the Valencian club we find a MICPlayer: Hugo Guillamón, who played the MICFootball 2015 with Valencia CF (category B).

There are few places available!

With two months to go before the ball starts rolling, there are very few places available for MICFootball 2022. If you want to sign up your team, do not hesitate to do so by filling out the form available on our website. If you have any kind of doubt regarding the tournament, write to us and we will help you.

#WeAreMIC

No limits, no borders. This year’s MICFootball will have a novelty that will affect all male categories. These will become mixed, regardless of age. Thus, a player can be part of a men’s team if the club in question so wishes. 

This decision was born from the integrating will of the tournament, given the comparative grievance suffered by many young soccer players who, starting from the children’s category, could not be part of federated male teams. 

At MICFootball we want to experience grassroots football with everyone, as is already the case in some countries such as Belgium, England, Denmark and Norway. No age limitations. No discriminations. 

We all play MICFootball. 

RCD Espanyol will play the MICFootball one more year. The blue and white team has not missed a single edition of the Easter appointment.

For us it is a great pride to have one of the best youth teams in European football. RCD Espanyol has a long tradition in the MIC, having crowned a total of 18 times, 13 in men’s categories and 5 in women’s categories.

Always promoting the values emanating from grassroots sport, the periquitos will try to continue competing at a high level in the 2022 edition.

In the current squad of the RCD Espanyol first team there are a total of 11 players with past in the MICFootball. Among them, the international striker with the Spanish National Team Raúl de Tomás or the youngsters Nico Melamed, Javi Puado and Oscar Melendo. Sergi Darder, Sergi Gomez, Miguelón, Manu Morlanes and Fran Merida have also played the Costa Brava tournament on occasion.

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