PhD David Pauwels

PhD in Physical Education from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, with a Master's in Coaching from Universiteit Gent and training from Columbia Business School. Academy System Expert & Manager at FIFA since 2022, leading the global academy project. Founder of Pauwels Sports Consulting, advising on club strategy and youth development. Lecturer at Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid. Former Sports Business Director at FCV Dender EH and Senior Project Manager at Double Pass, with consulting experience in top clubs worldwide.