A week in Girona to understand real European foootball
After winning a ProCamp in Columbus, Anthony traveled to Spain for a one-week Individual Development Program (IDP) with Girona FC. The immersion helped him benchmark his level, understand the demands of European football, and return to the U.S. with clarity and confidence.
FULL STORY
Background & Identification
Anthony was identified in Columbus during a ProCamp held in partnership between E22 and Mobeon. Among dozens of players evaluated, Anthony won the scholarship to travel to Spain for an IDP immersion at Girona FC.
Success Story — Anthony Lombardo
- Girona FC — IDP Program (Spain)
- Position: Midfielder / Attacker (2010)
- Origin: Columbus, Ohio (USA)
- Destination: Girona FC (Spain)
Timeline
📆 2024 — Columbus (USA)
ProCamp — Scholarship Winner
📆 2025 — Girona (Spain)
1-week IDP immersion at Girona FC
The Pathway
Identification → ProCamp scouting
Evaluation → Video + profile + tactical assessment
Development → IDP + Girona methodology
Benchmarking → European reference level
Follow-Up → Return + roadmap + future cycle
The Turning Point — Girona Standard
Training inside Girona FC’s academy exposed Anthony to:
✔ short-possession football
✔ positional play principles
✔ high-intensity rondos
✔ pressure & orientation
✔ spatial intelligence
This experience forced adaptations in decision-making speed and execution under pressure.
Outcome & Reflection
Anthony returned to the U.S. with:
- feedback for 2025–2026
- Tactical awareness
- European reference level
- Confidence and clarity
- A structured roadmap
«A week in Girona to understand real European foootball» – Mobeon Success Stories.