Master’s in Sports Nutrition for Football

Who Is the Master’s in Nutrition for Football Teams Designed For?

Active professionals with a university degree in health- or sport-related fields.

A Master’s programme designed for individuals with previous experience working as nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, or rehabilitation specialists.

It offers advanced, flexible and in-depth specialisation to help students take their careers to the next level and project themselves towards higher professional goals.

Sport science graduates with university or higher education qualifications

An excellent option for graduates in nutrition, dietetics, sport sciences, rehabilitation and related disciplines.

However, some individuals may not hold a university qualification for various reasons. If you have demonstrable professional experience, please contact us. This Master’s programme may be the ideal option for you.

Students in Sport-Related Disciplines

Final-year university students in fields such as nutrition, dietetics, sport sciences and related areas.

Are you at an advanced stage of your studies and looking to focus your professional career on football? This Master’s programme is ideal for you.

What Will You Learn in Our Specialised Programme in Nutrition for Professional Football?

After completing the Master’s programme, you will be able to perform the following roles as a nutritionist within professional football environments:

• Understand the Foundations of Nutrition Applied to Football

  Interpret the principles of sports nutrition in footballers, including energy balance, energy availability, and the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in health and performance.
• Analyse the Metabolic Demands of the Footballer

  Assess match external and internal load, physiological responses to play, performance-limiting factors, and the mechanisms of acute and chronic fatigue in football.
• Apply Nutrition to Musculoskeletal Adaptation and Recovery

  Understand mechanisms of muscle growth, tissue healing, tendon and muscular adaptations to eccentric training, and the role of nutrition in return-to-play processes following injury.
• Integrate Nutrition into Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

  Design nutritional strategies that support tendon and ligament health, post-injury recovery, and optimise return to play in footballers.
• Understand Digestive and Gastrointestinal Foundations in Sports Nutrition

  Analyse digestion, absorption and gut microbiota processes, as well as the management of gastrointestinal issues, intolerances and allergies in footballers.
• Apply Personalised Nutrition Strategies in Elite Football

  Use personalised nutrition tools, including nutritional genetics, microbiome analysis and individual assessment, to optimise health and performance.
• Monitor and Evaluate Key Nutritional and Physiological Variables

  Interpret biomarkers, body composition, basal metabolism and internal and external load data to support nutritional decision-making in applied settings.
• Design Nutritional Strategies for the Footballer’s Overall Health

  Apply nutrition to the prevention and management of cardiovascular, bone, immune, cognitive and women’s football-specific health considerations.
• Optimise Physical Performance Through Nutritional Support

  Develop nutritional strategies aimed at improving strength, power, speed, body mass management and training adaptation in footballers.
• Plan Nutrition for Training and Competition

  Design specific nutritional strategies for training sessions, matches, congested fixture periods, international tournaments, pre-seasons and training camps.
• Apply Evidence-Based Supplementation

  Evaluate and implement nutritional supplements for health, recovery and performance, including ergogenic aids, sports drinks, amino acids and buffering strategies.
• Adapt Nutrition to Specific Contexts and Needs

  Manage nutrition in situations such as heat, altitude, Ramadan, youth football, fat loss, diabetes, intermittent fasting and other special conditions.
• Manage Nutrition Within a Professional Football Club Environment

  Plan and coordinate nutritional programmes in professional teams, including collective catering, travel logistics, interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership in high-performance environments.
• Apply Ethical, Behavioural and Sustainability Principles in Nutrition

  Understand eating behaviour, anti-doping prevention, knowledge transfer from science to practice, and sustainability in nutrition applied to football.

Career Opportunities of the Master’s in Sports Nutrition, beyond the scope of typical online nutrition courses

After completing the programme, you will be qualified to work in different roles within elite football environments:

Team Nutritionist in a Football Club

Optimise players’ performance and recovery through personalised nutrition plans tailored to their position, body composition and objectives. Monitor hydration, recommend appropriate supplementation, and design strategies for before, during and after matches. In addition, contribute to injury prevention, support recovery processes, and educate players on healthy eating habits, while also considering the challenges of travel and competition in different environments.

Personal Nutritionist for Professional Footballers

Work individually with a player and design fully personalised plans focused on their specific needs, both within and outside the club environment. This role typically centres on individual performance objectives, such as body composition optimisation, personalised recovery strategies or specialised diets based on preferences or restrictions.

Complementary Expertise for Coaching Staff

The Master’s in Sports Nutrition for Footballers at FSI Training will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical tools related to players’ health and wellbeing, enhancing the professional perspective of various staff members working within a football club structure.

Testimonials from Students Who Have Trained with FSI Training

Behind every student there is a story of hard work, resilience and many hours of study in pursuit of one goal: working in professional football. At FSI Training, we are proud to be part of that journey. More than 2,000 professionals have advanced their careers through our Master’s programmes and over 60% of those who complete internships remain in professional clubs.

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“They gave me every possible support”

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“The professional network you gain makes the difference”

Laura Fernández · Nutritionist

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“It opened the doors to elite performance for me”

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A Faculty of International Leaders Supporting You Throughout Your Specialised Football Nutrition Training

You will study sports nutrition alongside leading experts in each area of the programme. We have brought together one of the most respected international communities of professionals who research and work in football nutrition to provide the theoretical and practical perspective you are looking for. They are leaders in their respective fields, and you will only find them together here.

Aaron Coutts

Agustina Ramón Rintoul

Alfredo Santalla

Andreas Kasper

Anja Horina

Asker Jeukendrup

Christopher Carling

Chris Bright

Craig Sale

Cristian Petri

Dana Lis

Graeme Close

Franco M. Impellizzeri

Hannah Sheridan

Jack Nayler

Jamie Pugh

José Antonio Latorre

José Carlos Núñez López

José Naranjo Orellana

Juan José Morillas Pedreño

Keith Baar

Kirsty Elliott-Sale

Luc J.C. van Loon

Marcus Hannon

Mark Russell

Martino Franchi

Michael Naylor

Miguel Mariscal Arcas

Neil Walsh

Nuria Granados

Peter Peeling

Peter Res

Richard Allison

Rob Naughton

Sam Thompson

Sarah Chantler

Stuart Phillips

Toscana Viar

Tim Friedrich Meyer

Urszula Somow

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Internships with Access to Unique Opportunities in Professional Football Clubs, Unlimited and Voluntary

If you would like to put everything you learn during the Master’s into practice, FSI Training gives you the opportunity to apply for placements in elite clubs. We have agreements with more than 40 football clubs worldwide, offering you a unique opportunity: to train directly within the internal structure of these clubs and work side by side with their technical staff.

Internships may be completed as professional staff members or as research profiles (through our FSI Labs division). In all cases, our internship programme is entirely voluntary and always open to FSI Training students. You may choose to complete an internship at a specific club and, if you wish, apply for additional placements in different clubs in the future.

If internships do not align with your preferences, there is no obligation. Participation in placements is optional, and you are free to decline. Your Master’s training will remain fully valid, and you will receive your certificate in the same way.