If you are looking to become an official football coach in Spain, obtaining the UEFA B, UEFA A or UEFA PRO license is essential. These licenses allow you to train at all levels of federated football, from the grassroots to the professional elite.
Currently, thanks to current regulations in Spain, UEFA licenses are directly linked to the official titles of Sports Technician in Football. This means you can get your UEFA license through regulated studies, recognized by the Ministry of Education that we offer at Futbollab
In this guide we explain:
What is each UEFA license.
How official equivalences work in Spain.
What the General Regulations of the ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL FEDERATION (Article 167 bis).
How to obtain each license through the Middle and Higher Grades.
Why FutbolLab is one of the best options to train you as an official coach.
✅ 1. What is the license UEFA B, UEFA A and UEFA PRO?
UEFA B – Initial level for coaches
✔ Train grassroots football
✔ Youth
✔ Amateur
✔ Assistant in intermediate categories
Ideal to start your career as a coach and access training football.
UEFA A – Advanced level
✔ Elite youth
✔ High level amateur teams
✔ Professional football coaching staff
Key step to get closer to high performance.
UEFA PRO – Maximum UEFA license
✔ Train professional teams
✔ Train in the First Division
✔ National teams
✔ UEFA Competitions
It is the most prestigious degree in Europe.
🔵 2. Official equivalences: what title do you need for each UEFA license
Thanks to the regulations in force in Spain, the path is clear:
Official qualification UEFA Equivalence
Middle Grade Sports Technician – UEFA B Initial Cycle
Middle Grade Sports Technician – UEFA A Final Cycle
Higher Sports Technician in Football (Higher Degree) UEFA PRO
These equivalences are approved by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Article 167 bis of the General Regulations.
📜 3. Article 167 bis – RFEF (Official reference)
The initial cycle of Intermediate Football Sports Technician is equivalent to UEFA B.
The title of Middle Grade Sports Technician in Football is equivalent to UEFA A.
The title of Senior Sports Technician in Football is equivalent to UEFA PRO.
Official sources:
RFEF Regulations: https://rfef.es/es/federacion/normativas-y-circulares/reglamentos
🎓 4. How to obtain UEFA B, UEFA A and UEFA PRO in Spain (step by step)
Step 1 – Intermediate Degree in Football (Initial and Final Cycle)
➡ Requirements: General Education or equivalent
➡ At the end of both cycles: you get UEFA B + UEFA A
Step 2 – Higher Degree in Football
➡ Requirements: have an Intermediate Degree + Baccalaureate or access test or foreign studies approval
➡ By obtaining it: you get the official equivalence to UEFA PRO
Step 3 – Federal License
➡ Procedure in federation + RFEF
➡ Corresponding UEFA license is issued
Step 4 – Train officially
With your UEFA license you can train from grassroots football to professional football (depending on level).
🔥 5. Why study these degrees with FutbolLab? (Competitive advantages)
FutbolLab has become a benchmark in the training of coaches in Spain thanks to:
✔ Official titles equivalent to UEFA B/A/PRO
✔ Blended and in-person modality with support
✔ Virtual campus 24/7
✔ Personalized tutoring
✔ Internships in soccer clubs
✔ Active job board
✔ Specialization in scouting, analysis, physical preparation and sports management
In addition, FutbolLab trains Spanish and foreign coaches, offering complete support.
🌍 7. Do you want to obtain your UEFA B, A or PRO license? Request information
If you want to study the official qualifications equivalent to UEFA licenses, you can contact us directly:
📧 admissions@futbollab.com
🌐 www.futbollab.com
📲 Whatsapp: +34 648 45 44 01
FutbolLab offers training to both residents of Spain and foreign students.
🏆 SEO Conclusion:
Studying the Intermediate and Higher Degree in Football is today the fastest, safest and most official way to obtain UEFA B, A and PRO licenses.
Thanks to the equivalence established by the RFEF, the path is clear, regulated and internationally recognized.
If you want to become a professional UEFA coach, FutbolLab is one of the best ways to achieve it.
