Espero algún día poder pertenecer al Valencia CF.

With a great memory of everything experienced, with recognition for individual performance, and with a special gift from Puma for each of them.

This is how the winners of the individual awards of the IV VCF Academy World Cup have returned home after this weekend, bringing together 200 players from the VCF Academy Programs of America, Asia, and Europe at the Valencia CF’s Ciutat Esportiva.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS VCF ACADEMY WORLD CUP 2025

• Best Goalkeeper – Ihsan Shurdom (The Bridge SC Jordan)
• Top Scorer – Oliver Bober (Dinamo Star)
• MVP – Felipe Marquínez (VCF Academy Houston)

The MVP of the tournament, Felipe Marquínez, who led VCF Academy Houston to third place in the IV VCF Academy World Cup, was especially grateful. The collective ovation he received upon being named MVP confirmed the coaches’ good judgment.

“I felt very happy to be with my teammates in Valencia. It has been a great experience playing among all the countries and teams, making new friends, and not all children can enjoy that experience,” said the young player from VCF Academy Houston with Argentine roots.

“Valencia CF has had great Argentine players like Mario Kempes and many more. Someday I would like to be like them,” concluded Felipe, who received the award and Puma boots from Ricardo Arias, Club ambassador and Valencia CF legend.

Oliver Bober, the top scorer of the tournament, received a Puma ball, leading Dinamo Star SE from Hungary to be crowned champions of the IV VCF Academy World Cup.

“I am very happy to be here with Dinamo Star. I wish I could come next year. This VCF Academy is perfect, and I wish I could be here more often,” said Oliver, who scored two goals in the final against Escoles VCF.

Finally, the Best Goalkeeper was Ihsan Shurdom from The Bridge SC Jordan, who received Puma gloves in recognition of his performance in the tournament that led him, along with Oliver and Felipe, to be part of the All Stars match played on Saturday.

This was Ishan’s second experience in the VCF Academy World Cup, having already participated in the 2024 edition.

“I have enjoyed the tournament, the team’s performance, and the award as the best goalkeeper. I came last year, and this year has been even better. I have loved this experience. I recommend everyone to come to the VCF Academy World Cup,”