East Bengal FC have officially set for a bold new chapter, as the club begins work on its new residential football academy at New Town–Shapoorji, marking a significant milestone in Indian football development and grassroots planning.
Spread across more than 5 acres, the state-of-the-art facility will house a full-time residential academy, designed to nurture young footballers in a professional, high-performance environment while combining education, training, and holistic player development.
The project will feature multiple football fields, modern training infrastructure, and residential facilities, underlining East Bengal FC’s long-term vision to build a strong youth pipeline, promote talent identification, and create sustainable success through academy-driven growth.
According to us, this move by East Bengal FC feels long overdue, yet incredibly satisfying to finally witness. A club with such a massive legacy, history, and emotional connection to Indian football always deserved a strong grassroots foundation, and this residential academy is a powerful step in that direction. It’s not just about creating a direct pipeline to the senior team, but about giving young talents from Bengal and across India the right stage, structure, and resources to dream big and grow professionally. If done right, this academy won’t just strengthen East Bengal’s future, it could very well produce the next Indian football star and leave a lasting impact on the country’s football ecosystem.
