About F13 Football Academy
F13 Football Academy is an organization established to inspire and facilitate kids aged 6-18 in the UAE to learn and excel at football. We believe in discovering talent, shaping character, and creating opportunities through football. Founded by former Indian national players Mohammed Rafi, CK Vineeth, Rino Anto, Anas Edathodika and NP Pradeep.
Our academy now spans 8 branches across India and is expanding to Dubai with a vision of "Together We Rise."
FOUNDERS
Meet the former Indian national players who founded F13 Football Academy. Each founder brings years of professional football experience and a passion for developing young talent across India and the UAE.
Soccer Safari Initiative
With the motto of football development, The Thirteen Foundation launched a unique initiative called Soccer Safari—a four-month expedition across India. The journey mainly focused on the tribal regions, exploring potential locations for football academies.
As a result, F13 Football Academy now operates two branches in Attappady and Thirunelli, offering full scholarships to deserving talents.
The expedition was led by CK Vineeth , Mohammed Rafi , Rino Anto and NP Pradeep, former Indian national players and founders of F13 Football Academy. Today, the academy has 8 branches across India, empowering young footballers.
MISSION
- Deliver the best coaching and guide students to realize and achieve their full potential.
- Develop players from grassroots, nurturing talent and creating pathways for deserving athletes.
- Empower youth with world-class training, modern equipment, and the right environment.
VISION
- Provide equal opportunities for children of all ages to discover and grow in football.
- Train, guide, and develop players through structured, personalized development.
- Aspire to build not just athletes, but a stronger football culture for generations.
OUR APPROACH
- WE PLAY: Create environment for players to express themselves and compete with confidence.
- WE TRAIN: Elite coaching and technology to develop technique, intelligence, and physical performance.
- WE PERFORM: Data-driven feedback and match-day execution, prepared and ready to rise.