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ACADEMY

Academy

Super Elite Class

About the Super Elite Class

The GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class aims to develop creative players who can compete on the world stage. Players selected through a selection process, from fourth to sixth grade, participate in high-level training sessions every other week that will lead to higher age groups.

The staff is mainly made up of junior youth coaches from the GAMBA OSAKA Academy, and the small but elite team uses a large soccer field with artificial turf to provide a wide range of training content and forward-looking instruction.
This course, which began in 2015, has not only seen many players promoted to GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth, but graduates have also gone on to play for other clubs.
The Super Elite Class does not have player registration. Practices are held only on weekdays, and there are no activities during the spring, summer, or winter holidays, so players can continue playing with their current team.
At the GAMBA OSAKA Academy, you will grow together with other top players of your age, receiving stimulation from coaches tailored to your level while competing with them.

Gamba Osaka Super Elite Class: OFA Expo Football Center

Instructor (2025)

coach

  • 6th grade coach, Arata Kodama

    6th grade coach

    Arata KODAMA
    Arata KODAMA
    October 8, 1982
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • 6th grade coach Shinichi Terada

    6th grade coach

    Shinichi TERADA
    TERADA SHINICHI
    June 10, 1985
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • 5th grade coach: Shinya Yasumoto

    5th grade coach

    Masaya YASUMOTO
    Masaya YASUMOTO
    May 31, 1988
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Takahiro Shimada, coach for 4th graders

    4th grade coach

    Takahiro SHIMADA
    Takahiro SHIMADA
    February 9, 1965
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Goalkeeper coach Yosuke Fujigaya

    GK coach

    Yosuke FUJIGAYA
    Yosuke FUJIGAYA
    February 13, 1981
    Born in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Goalkeeper coach Yuma Morimoto

    GK coach

    Yuma MORIMOTO
    Yuma MORIMOTO
    July 26, 1982
    Born in Chiba Prefecture
  • Coach Tsuyoshi Munakata

    coach

    Tsuyoshi Munakata
    Go MUNAKATA
    September 12, 1977
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Coach Daisuke Mizoguchi

    coach

    Daisuke Mizoguchi
    Daisuke MIZOGUCHI
    April 17, 1992
    Born in Osaka Prefecture
  • Coach Shusuke Itoda

    coach

    Shusuke Itoda
    Shusuke ITODA
    January 6, 1996
    Born in Kyoto Prefecture

overview

In a great environment and small class sizes, we will nurture elite soccer players who will soar to the world stage!

GAMBA OSAKA offers the "GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class" for fourth, fifth and sixth grade elementary school students, with the aim of "developing players who can compete on the world stage."
This class is for a small group of around 20 players of each age group, and is directly instructed by GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth coaches, with the aim of developing high-level play and mindset.
(We will not be operating as a team and will not be registered with a football association.)

We will now be holding a selection process to enter the GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class.
Only those who pass the final selection will be able to participate in training for the GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class in 2026.
For those who wish to receive high-level GK training, a dedicated GK coach from the GAMBA OSAKA Academy will provide direct instruction to small groups.
Two courses (Schedule A and Schedule B) will be held at the Banpaku!! (All course allocations will be handled by us)

2026 GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class Overview

Target grade Boys currently in the 5th grade (new 6th grade), 4th grade (new 5th grade), and 3rd grade (new 4th grade)
*Selections available for all grades
Capacity Approximately 20 students per course/grade
Achievements GAMBA OSAKA Osaka Junior Youth promotion: 12 players in 2023, 9 players in 2024, 8 players in 2025
Number of practice sessions Twice a month, approximately 18 times a year
(April to March *Excluding August *Scheduled for every other Thursday, not on public holidays)
Practice time Scheduled for 19:15-20:45
Practice venue OFA Banpaku Football Center in Expo’70 Commemorative Park
course Based on the annual training calendar established by GAMBA OSAKA, two courses have been set up: "Schedule A" and "Schedule B".
*There are no level differences between courses.
Miscellaneous expenses Annual membership fee: 59,400 yen, registration fee: 1,100 yen (paid in one lump sum upon joining)
*Practice wear can be purchased separately if desired.
others
  • We will not be registering with the Japan Football Association, so people who belong to other teams can also participate.
  • Successful applicants will be selected from the entire selection process and assigned to two courses (based on dates).
  • We plan to hold special joint practice sessions for the two courses several times a year.
Contact Information GAMBA OSAKA Academy
Phone: 06-6875-8111
(Tuesday to Friday 10:00-16:00 *Excluding club holidays and public holidays)

Application requirements

GAMBA OSAKA Super Elite Class 2026 Selection

Date and Time Current third grade elementary school students (new fourth graders): Saturday, February 7, 2026, registration begins at 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Current 4th grade elementary school students (new 5th grade) Sunday, February 8, 2026, registration begins at 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Current 5th grade elementary school students (new 6th grade) Saturday, February 14, 2026, registration starts at 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Second selection scheduled: (New 4th grade) 2/21, (New 5th grade) 2/22, (New 6th grade) 3/7
venue Expo’70 Commemorative Park, OFA Banpaku Football Center B (next to Panasonic Stadium Suita)
Address: 3-3 Banpaku, Suita City
Participation fee 4,400 yen (insurance included)
*Pay by credit card on the web
How to apply

Please apply through the GAMBA OSAKA official website.

Application procedure flow

Please fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
The participation fee paid at the time of application will not be refunded under any circumstances.
After completing your application, you will receive an automatic reply email, and after the selection application deadline on Friday, January 23rd, we will send you exam information by email by Friday, January 30th.

[Major input items]
  1. full name
  2. Date of birth / Gender
  3. Parent name
  4. address
  5. A phone number where you can be contacted during the day
  6. email address
  7. Note 1: All past training centers, selected years, and careers
  8. Note 2: Details if there is an official game or school event on the selection candidate date (see notes below)
  9. height
  10. body weight
  11. dominant foot
  12. position
  13. Current team name (school name)
  14. Parents' height
*Please make sure your email address is set up to receive emails from "y.academyinfo@sp.gamba-osaka.net".
*Please fill in all fields without omission.
Application acceptance period Friday, December 5, 2025, 10:00 AM - Friday, January 23, 2026, deadline
Precautions
  • You will not be able to choose the date and time of your selection. All decisions will be made by the club.
    If you wish to participate in the selection process, please be sure to fill in the details only if your selection overlaps with either "(1) the date of your current team's official game" or "(2) a school event" (for official games, you will need "tournament name/game date/time", and for school events, you will need "event date/content/time").
    Please note that non-official matches and personal reasons will not be considered for scheduling.
    Please note that we cannot accommodate any schedule adjustments after the application form has been completed, so please make sure to check the details carefully before submitting your application so that you do not forget to enter any information.
  • All training will be conducted at the Banpaku.
  • This will be the first selection round, and only those who pass the first round will take part in the final second selection round on a different day.
  • Those who complete their application by the deadline will receive an email with information about the exam after the deadline.
  • Please note that cancellations and refunds are not possible after application.
  • If you pass the exam, please contact your current team (school) to let them know that you will be participating.
  • Currently, students enrolled in any of the GAMBA OSAKA Osaka Junior schools can also participate, but the application process will be the same as above.

Regarding social media, videos, and photography
All participants in the selection are strictly prohibited from taking photographs or recording at any selection venue. We also ask that you promise not to post or publish any information related to this selection on social media. Please note that if you do not agree, you may be asked to refrain from participating. In recent years, some people have been recording the selection and posting the footage on YouTube, etc., but this type of behavior may violate the personal information and portrait rights of the general players participating in the selection.
For this reason, please be aware that taking photographs with cameras, mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, etc. is strictly prohibited, regardless of whether you are a parent or guardian or someone involved in soccer. If any of the following behaviors are discovered, staff will warn you, and the club will consider taking strict action, including reviewing the selection results.
■ Filming or recording the selection process
■ Any other acts that infringe on the personal information or portrait rights of other participating players at the selection venue.
■ Posting about the selection on social media etc.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation from everyone attending the selection.
Contact Information GAMBA OSAKA Academy
Phone: 06-6875-8111
(Tuesday to Friday *Excluding public holidays and club holidays 10:00 to 17:00)

Application procedure flow

Applications must be made online via a dedicated page. Please apply using the following method.

Step 1: Apply online from the GAMBA OSAKA official website (PC/smartphone)

Click the "Start application process" button to go to the online application page.
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Membership Registration & Login
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Please select the event you wish to apply for.

Web application page image

Web application page TOP page

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Web application page New member registration screen

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Web application page screen after login


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Please select the selection you wish to participate in and enter the necessary information for the application process.

* Applications can only be made for selections that are currently accepting applications (all applicants during the application period can participate).

*Those outside the target grades cannot apply.

Step 2: Pay the selection participation fee
Payment must be made by credit card.
Please enter the required information and make payment.
Step 3: Confirm registration details and apply
Please check the information you entered on the registration confirmation page.
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If there are no errors in the information you entered, please click the "Apply" button to apply.
Step 4: Complete your application

Once you press the "Apply" button and the application completion screen appears, you will receive an email confirming your application has been completed.

*To receive the application completion email, please check your spam settings to ensure that you can receive emails from the following domains.

"@em.hacomono.jp"


There have been many cases where the application completion email has been automatically sorted into the "spam folder."
If you do not receive an email, please check your email software.

Step 5: The secretariat will send you an email with information about the exam
After the application deadline, we will send you an exam guide by email.
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