Hannover, March 16–17, 2025
Sevilla FC took part this week in the first in-person meeting of the BIO-AGE 2.0 project (ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-SCP, Project No. 101243778), held at the facilities of Hannover 96 on March 16 and 17. The meeting brought together the six partners of the international consortium: Warta Poznań (project coordinator), the Polish Football Association, the University of Physical Education in Poznań, and the MSH Medical School Hamburg.
What is BIO-AGE 2.0?
BIO-AGE 2.0 is a project co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Sport program. Its goal is to make talent identification and player development in European grassroots football fairer and more inclusive. Its key tool is the systematic integration of biological age (maturation) into scouting, selection, and training processes, going beyond the traditional approach based solely on chronological age.
The project, which will run from 2026 to 2028, is structured in three phases: methodology development, implementation in academies and grassroots clubs, and dissemination at the European level.
The role of Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC participates as an active partner in all three phases of the project, contributing its expertise in player training and development. Its activities will include training workshops for coaches and technical staff (Train-the-Trainer), the implementation of bio-banding strategies in daily training sessions, the organization of multiplier events with grassroots clubs and families, and contributions to the development of the BIO-AGE Hub digital platform.
This participation reinforces the commitment of Sevilla FC’s Innovation Center to innovation based on applied science in youth football, as well as its dedication to the comprehensive and equitable development of young talent at a European level.
More information about the project: bio-age.eu Are you interested in learning more about BIO-AGE 2.0 or exploring potential collaborations? Sevilla FC’s Innovation Center is available to answer any questions or open discussions with clubs, academic institutions, and grassroots sports organizations. Contact: [email protected]