Press Release, 27 March 2025 – Real estate developer Sema Real Estate has leased over 1,000 sqm of space to Elite Skills Arena, which will open the most advanced football training centre in Sema Parc. This centre will cater to both youth players preparing for elite football and professional athletes.
At its location in Sema Parc, Elite Skills Arena aims to revolutionise football training with cutting-edge technology, high-performance equipment, and facilities used by renowned football clubs across Europe, including FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern München, and Borussia Dortmund.
World-renowned footballers such as Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Phil Foden use Elite Skills Arena type of technology in their training sessions.
Sema Parc's business and urban centre is a key location for the debut of Elite Skills Arena in Romania, owing to its modern infrastructure, facilities, and excellent accessibility.
“Elite Skills Arena enhances our client portfolio, and we are delighted to continue our development trajectory at Sema Parc, located in the central-western area of Bucharest. We hold a competitive edge not only through excellent accessibility but also by offering modern facilities designed to support and develop both the community and the business environment,” said Oana Radulea, Managing Partner of Sema Real Estate.
With an investment of over one million euros, Elite Skills Arena (ESA) offers the most advanced training technologies, allowing football players to prepare for performance or recover from injury.
“We are excited to open the first and most advanced Elite Skills Arena training centre in South-East Europe, right here in Sema Parc. This launch marks a significant milestone in the development of next-generation football training in our country, setting a new standard for academies and football clubs throughout the region. Our mission is to elevate professional football training to the level of the world’s top football clubs and to help players of all ages reach their full potential. This centre represents the first step in a broader vision for nationwide expansion.” said Marius Pavel, Founder of ESA Romania.
The ESA centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that simulates real match situations, helping players develop technical skills, coordination, reaction, and mental skills. All exercises are monitored and stored for each player, allowing the collection of essential data on performance and providing detailed tracking of long-term progress.
The integration of Elite Skills Arena into the Sema Parc ecosystem underscores the commitment to supporting the development of a modern, connected, and performance-driven community in one of Bucharest's most vibrant areas.
For information and updates about the projects developed by Sema Real Estate, please visit www.sema.ro, www.semaparc.ro and www.the-light.ro.
About SEMA Real Estate
SEMA Real Estate is a Romanian-owned investor and real estate developer with over 20 years of activity in the local market, specialized in the planning, development, and management of large-scale real estate projects. SEMA Real Estate's mission is to redefine the urban landscape in the central-western area of Bucharest through the meticulous and sustainable development of two major projects: Sema Parc and The Light. SEMA Real Estate's portfolio includes over 150,000 square metres (GLA) of office space, and in recent years, it has delivered over 55,000 square metres of new Class A office buildings within Sema Parc and The Light. All recently developed projects are certified according to BREEAM and DAKRA green building standards, with an Excellent rating. Tenants at Sema Parc benefit from top-tier amenities, such as electric vehicle charging stations, outdoor parking, restaurants, a gym, green spaces, and integrated telecom services through its own fibre-optic infrastructure, ensuring continuous connectivity with all telecom operators in Romania.
About Elite Skills Arena (ESA)
ESA is an innovative football training centre designed to provide state-of-the-art facilities to help football players enhance their performance. With a focus on deliberate practice, professional feedback, and the use of modern equipment, ESA is revolutionising football training locally. With technology utilised by top football clubs across Europe, ESA aims to become a benchmark training centre for both aspiring and professional footballers.
