ForwardAge 17
Mateo Rivas
Clinical finisher from a Buenos Aires barrio. Talent is undeniable — the family budget for trials and travel isn't.
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Football should be for everyone
Talent is
everywhere.
Opportunity isn't.
Ascentra helps young footballers without the resources, contacts, or postcode to be seen — get seen, get backed, and get a real shot at a pro career.
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01 — How it works
Open the door. Level the field.
01
Discover
Meet young footballers from neighbourhoods, villages and cities the scouting world usually skips.
02
Support
A few euros a month covers boots, transport, food, and training fees — the real reasons careers stall.
03
Follow
Get personal updates, training clips and milestones straight from the player you're helping.
02 — Featured Players
Hungry. Talented. Often unseen.
Players who would never reach a trial or an academy on their own. Backed by people who believe talent shouldn't depend on luck.
MidfielderAge 18
Idris Bakary
A metronome with vision. Lost his academy spot when his family couldn't keep up with travel costs — still training every day.
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WingerAge 16
Luca Bernardi
Pace, flair and an unteachable left foot. From a small town two hours from the nearest scout.
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DefenderAge 19
Noah Dijkstra
Cool under pressure. Working a part-time job to fund his own training — supporters help take that weight off.
Back this player03 — Why Ascentra
Football is for
everyone.
Most young players never get a fair shot — not because they aren't good enough, but because no one funded the bus fare, the boots, or the trial. We're changing that.
- 01OPEN THE DOOR FOR KIDS WHO CAN'T
Help young footballers the system overlooks get a real shot.
- 02DIRECT CONNECTION WITH PLAYERS
Engage with athletes and follow their development up close.
- 03BE PART OF THEIR JOURNEY
Track progress, milestones, and career growth in real time.
- 04SUPPORT REAL CAREERS, NOT HYPE
Back talent with real potential, not just popularity.
A community, not an agency
Everyday people
giving talented kids a real chance.
04 — For Athletes
No academy?
No problem.
If you're 8–21, serious about football and don't have the contacts, money or club to be seen — Ascentra is built for you. Apply free and let supporters back your journey.
05 — Be Early
Give a kid
a real chance.
Join early supporters helping young footballers turn raw talent into a real career — no matter where they grew up.