General FAQ

UDB Sports is an international agency specialized in athletic and academic scholarships for soccer players who want to study and compete at U.S. universities.

Our team of former college players and industry professionals guides each athlete and their family from the initial evaluation through graduation.

Going to the U.S. on a scholarship lets you keep competing at the highest level while earning a college degree.

The American system blends professional-style sport with academics, featuring daily training, top-tier facilities, and televised competitions.

Many players go on to sign professional contracts or land high-level jobs after graduation.

UDB Sports works with over 700 U.S. universities across NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and NJCAA.

That allows us to tailor each case to the right academic and sporting level.

72% of our athletes compete in NCAA D1 or D2, the country’s top divisions.

Each case is different depending on the player’s country and the type of scholarship negotiated.

Our services include:

• Comprehensive advising and four years of support
• Creation of the athletic and academic profile
• Professional highlight video production and editing
• Direct communication and negotiation with coaches
• Visa paperwork and documentation support
• Offer management and admission guidance

Fees are structured as personalized installments under contract, and every scholarship is custom-made.

Many of our players secure scholarships valued at over $65,000 per year.

We have direct agreements with coaches and sports directors across the United States, plus close, human, transparent support.

At UDB, every player has a team pushing them to be a better person, athlete, and student.

We are an American company with presence in Europe and Latin America, boasting the highest success rate in the market.

Yes, although those are exceptional cases.

If a player does not receive offers after being accepted, we analyze the case individually.

We only accept the best profiles who complete the form correctly, and our success rate exceeds 95%, backed by results and commitment.

We look for committed, disciplined, and ambitious players who compete at competitive levels and maintain strong academic performance.

Beyond talent, we value attitude, consistency, and the mindset to seize this international opportunity.

Yes.

We work with every stage: High School, Undergraduate degrees, and Master’s programs.

We tailor every plan to the player’s age, level, and goals.

The service lasts at least four years, equivalent to a college degree.

During that time we offer continuous support: scholarship renewals, transfers, visas, coach communication, and more.

Yes.

UDB Sports LLC is registered in Wyoming (U.S.) and has an office in Barcelona through UDB Sports SL.

We operate under NCAA legal and sporting standards, ensuring transparency and international compliance.

Yes.

Many players who worked with UDB have signed professional contracts in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.

Our aim is to keep all your options open: study, compete, and develop to the fullest.

We recommend starting between 15 and 20 years old, although we also work with older players.

Each case is evaluated individually according to the academic and sporting profile.

You don’t need to be bilingual.

You just need to pass an official test like the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL or IELTS.

Duolingo is the most common option, with a recommended minimum score of 100.

UDB guides you and helps you prepare.

Our service includes comprehensive support throughout the four college years:

• Creation of the athletic and academic profile
• Professional highlight video production and editing
• Direct coach communication and negotiation
• Assistance with visas, scholarships, and housing
• Follow-up during the entire college career

We look for players competing in national, Preferente, División de Honor, or equivalent levels in Latin America.

You don’t have to be a professional, but you must have experience, commitment, and ambition.

• NCAA D1: very high level (academy or national-team players).
• NCAA D2 / NAIA: competitive intermediate-high level.
• NJCAA (Junior College): ideal to keep developing before transferring.

UDB evaluates your profile and finds the best option for your level and goals.

It depends on the player’s level and the time of year, but it usually takes between 3 and 6 months from the first interview to the official offer.

We recommend starting 6 to 12 months before the semester begins.

Yes.

We help players who want to transfer from their current university to a U.S. program, continuing their academic and sporting career with a scholarship.