Age Categories

Developing talent at every stage: U-15, U-17, U-20 and our Female Team.

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Developing talent at every stage

Our age categories

Bariga Stars provides opportunities for young footballers across different stages of development, with programmes designed to support their progression, competitive experience, and transition towards higher levels of the game.

Bariga Stars U-15 players in action
U-15

Under-15

Building strong technical foundations, tactical understanding, physical development, confidence, and the fundamentals of competitive football.

Bariga Stars U-17 players celebrating
U-17

Under-17

Greater technical and tactical maturity, decision-making, discipline, and experience through more demanding competitive football.

Bariga Stars U-20 player in a match
U-20

Under-20

Preparing players for the transition into senior and professional football through advanced technical and tactical development, physical readiness, and competitive experience.

Bariga Stars Queens player in action
Queens

Female Team

A platform for young female footballers to develop their abilities, gain competitive experience, and pursue opportunities within the game. Follow @fcbarigastarsqueen.

Player pathway

Identify. Develop. Compete. Progress. Opportunity.

1. Identify

We identify promising young players through grassroots talent identification, assessments, training, and competitive football.

2. Develop

Players enter a structured development environment working on technical, tactical, physical, mental, and character development.

3. Compete

Players apply what they learn through competitive matches and tournaments, gaining valuable experience and learning to perform under pressure.

4. Progress

As players develop, they are challenged to take on greater responsibility and progress through the club's age categories and levels of competition.

5. Opportunity

Our long-term objective is to prepare players for opportunities beyond grassroots football, including higher levels of competitive, professional, and international football.

The journey is different for every player. Progression is influenced by development, performance, commitment, attitude, and readiness for the demands of the next level.