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THE CHANCE

 
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THE CHANCE

NIKE'S GLOBAL SEARCH FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF SOCCER PLAYERS WITH THE TALENT AND HUNGER TO GO PRO.

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STAND UP

Over 150,000 players from 55 nations campaigned to demand the Nike Scouts' attention.

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GET NOTICED

Individual players who earned the spotlight were chosen to go head-to-head in the National Finals.

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STAND OUT

From 150,000 challengers to just 100 of the best standalone players - the stage was set for The Chance Global Finals.

FOLLOW THE ACTION

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RELIVE THE JOURNEY

See how the 16 finalists reached this point, as they prepare to battle for 16 places on a once-in-a-lifetime training tour.

EXPLORE THE CHANCE
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HOW IT ALL STARTED

The Chance kicked off with Pep Guardiola selecting the first young player for the Spanish Finals. A series of first finds ensued across the world, with star scouts including Rio Ferdinand and Laurent Blanc picking out their favorites and sending them through to National Finals.

two athletes in The Chance

MAKING NOISE

More than 31,000 teams then flocked to The Chance Facebook app to register and start creating a buzz to catch our attention. The Nike scouts watched young players across 55 countries and selected the very best for National Finals, where they went head-to-head to win the right to represent their country at the Global Finals in Barcelona.

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THE FINAL BATTLE

Just 100 players made it through to Global Finals, where they put their game on the line to compete for 16 places on a once-in-a-lifetime training tour.

THE FINAL 16

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GET TO KNOW NIKE’S CHOSEN FEW

Get to know Nike’s chosen few. They’ve earned their place on a thrilling global soccer tour, training and playing with Manchester United, Juventus FC and the US national team. But who will go all the way and win a spot in the Nike Academy?

FIND OUT MORE

THE CLASS OF 2010

The Chance winners in 2010

THE CLASS OF 2010

Look back at 2010's competition winners and see how they made their mark in the Nike Academy.

 

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