We have been assessing German Bundesliga clubs since 2006 through different cycles. These assessments emphasised the awareness about the crucial importance of talent development and resulted in more efficiently and effectively organised clubs.
It is important to state that the implementation of our double pass model using our methodology and concept is a reason for success, but not the only one. Recent doctoral research at the University of Brussels showed that an increase in productivity (=own trained academy players transitioning to a professional environment) of a club can be explained for 54% by the criteria of our double pass model. The other 46% are non-controllable factors on which one does not have any impact on (e.g. geographic location, culture, economic situation,…).
Knowing this, we have looked at the productivity (and thus return on investment) of an academy from two angles: productivity for the own first team on the one hand, and for other first teams in the German Bundesliga on the other.
In this graph we visualise the players that were developed in the Borussia Mönchengladbach academy and transitioning to the own first team of Borussia Mönchengladbach. The market value of new homegrown players into the first team is based on the year of entrance into the first team. Source : www.transfermarkt.de
“The graph shows, that many good processes and productivity were initiated by the certification process.”
In this graph we visualise the players that were developed in the Werder Bremen academy and transitioning to the first teams of other Bundesliga clubs.
“The productivity to a first team squad is the most important criterium for our youth development! The certification process gives us valuable indications for further improvements in this area.“
We share these data with the permission of the respective clubs.
“It was a pleasure for me to get inspired and meet the experts of double pass. I have been working in talent development for many years and met a lot of experts. But the meetings with double pass are one of the most inspiring moments in my career. I am looking forward to cooperate and get even more inspired by dp in the future.“
Academy Director | FC Copenhagen
“It was a privilege for all of us to leave our comfort zone and day-by-day operations to share our thoughts and experiences, to define and formalise our way of working and to cross check it with the international expertise of the dp consultants. After each visit we received new assignments, which were followed up closely by dp experts. The dp approach is clearly the best way to define, implement and evaluate improvements to the club and academy operations.“
Administrative Director | Sport Club Internacional
"The cooperation with double pass was an important breakthrough and step forward in our relationship with the clubs and their academies. Double pass is a catalyst in the Belgian Talent Development System and the project is an essential means to help the clubs to run their academies. It is a leverage for the implementation of our football development philosophy."
Technical Director Belgian Football Association & U17 National Team Coach
“Our partnership plays a key role in the further professionalisation of our clubs regarding their talent development system. The clear findings, benchmarks and recommendations that double pass proposes, are the basis for our strategic plan for the future.“
CEO | The Danish League
“The double pass project has optimised the quality of our academies and is a success story! It’s our youth academies that continuously provide talents that make the Bundesliga clubs and the National team so exciting, attractive and successful.“
COO & CEO | Bundesliga
“Double pass is a consolidated company in world football. At Inter, we look for the evolution of the work and believe that this consultancy can give us much support to advance in many aspects of the training. We always stand out for being the leading player in terms of athletes, titles and structure. With this partnership, we are seeking to further increase our work and evolve as a training club. Double pass’s history gives us certainty that we will have a great result with this partnership.“
Vice-President | Sport Club Internacional
“double pass has been an excellent partner throughout the whole assessment process and I will have no hesitation in recommending the company to any other relevant sports organisation”
Performance Director Scottish FA
"The cooperation with double pass have brought us unprecedented growth. The double pass team is extremely professional and have a depth knowledge. During the whole assessment process, they set us at ease, and everybody could speak candidly."
Coach | Crossfire Premier
"We were independently audited by world renowned auditors who have worked with the EPL, MLS, Bundesliga, etc. and achieved a score of 88% which was the highest in the country and significantly above the European average where the percentage is in the mid 60’s. This was a fantastic achievement, which we wouldn’t have been close to achieving 5 years ago, but every day we push on and we look to get better again."
Head of Academy Rangers FC
“It’s so heartening to see the turnout today from all parents, coaches and kids. Double Pass Development League has provided a fantastic platform to both boys and girls to showcase and develop their skills. I am impressed with the way the tournament has been organised professionally by double pass. Its brilliant for the children!“
Head Coach | Bengaluru United F.C.
"Our goal is to form Pakhtakor not only as a strong team in Uzbekistan, but also in Asia. Double pass assists us with the implementation of the Talent Development Framework to achieve this goal. We are glad that the company’s first steps in Central Asia began precisely with Pakhtakor."
Head Coach | Pakhtakor Tashkent FK
“Delighted to welcome the experts from double pass in Tashkent. Interesting talk about Pakhtakor FC, Uzbekistan football and the importance of talent development. Our common goal is to bring Pakhtakor to the top, not only in Uzbekistan, but also in Asia. Double pass shows us how we should progress. We are glad to take the first steps with this company. Looking forward to working on it to improve the club!“
Head Coach | Pakhtakor Tashkent FK