The Makati FC’s girls team is making a blueprint for shaping the next generation of football stars in the Philippines.
Makati FC is currently setting a new standard in Philippine football by strategically blending high-caliber international players from nearby countries Thailand and Indonesia with the promising local/ academy talent.
This approach has made the club currently dominate Ang Liga, showcasing the power of mixing global experience with homegrown skill.
Makati FC has reached the Final of the U19 tournament, beating Tuloy FC, 4-1, with Cebuana Yona De La Calzada and Thai Kawinthida Kikuntod each scoring a brace.
The team will play Beach Hut FC for all the marbles at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the new MOA Football Pitch.
By giving young players access to top-level talent, the club is not only enhancing our local talents’ technical skills but also elevating their overall game.
This approach isn’t just about winning domestically —it’s about preparing athletes for the global stage, raising the bar for the local leagues, and creating a sustainable a better future for our local talent.
Last year, Makati FC’s girls U12 team became the first Filipino youth squad to play against England’s top football academy clubs.
It was also the same Girls 12 (2012) squad which ruled in the Gothia World Youth Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden — the largest youth tournament in the world with over 1,500 teams from 80 different countries.
Over the past three years, Makati FC has also saw success in the JSSL, Asia’s largest youth tournament.
