The Educator

François Glasman
(Mr. Soccer)

The Educator

In loving memory of François Glasman, the visionary pioneer who forever changed the landscape of football in Canada. As the inspiration and former educator at IFSOE, François left an indelible mark on the sport, imparting his unique method of football training adapted to Canadian Soccer. His passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to shape the lives of countless athletes.

François’s legacy lives on through the specialized coaches he mentored and the players he inspired, ensuring that his pioneering spirit will forever be remembered and cherished within the football community.

Some of François’ accolades include:

• Chairman of Glasman Group Football International
• Built (in 1996) the world largest indoor soccer facility named THE HANGAR where 500 boys and girls, men & women played
• Founder of the Pele soccer league
• Founder of the Canadian Blast FC
• Founder of the Toronto Shooting Stars soccer club and academy
• Founder of the Metro Lions FC
• Creator and promoter of Canada Soccer Cup with Flamengo of Brasil with Zico and Leonardo
• Promoted the two hectors football fest with the blizzard of Hector Marinaro vs Hazard of Clarendon, Hector Wright Jamaican champion!
• Promoted the benefit game for Jamaican hurricane damage relief between Portmore United and Metro Lions.
• Arranged the two Maradona’s game in Toronto
• Francois Glasman discovered & formed many young players. He arranged European club trials for the following players while taking to tournaments in Europe. Well known players like Julian De Guzman(OM), Michael Klukowski(LOSC), Niko Karelis (Arsenal), and Serge Nuyiazi(Middlesbrow) are a few.
  • Julian De Guzman(OM)
  • Michael Klukowski(LOSC)
  • Niko Karelis (Arsenal)
  • Serge Nuyiazi(Middlesbrow)
  • Joe Todaro(Nice)
  • Gavin Mc Callum(Yovil)
  • Calvin Rosario-Tours
  • Dwayne Dirosario-OM-1 week trial
  • Miles O’Connor-Losc
  • Adrian Kann-Tourcoing
  • Kitakufe-Tourcoing
  • Sam Hazan-Nice
  • Domenic Dettolo-Roma
  • Pajarito-Auxerre
  • Nathan Smith-Boulogne
  • Mathew O’Connor-Man City
  • Stefan Avramovich-Tourcoing
  • David Guillo-Midlesbrow
  • Zili Wais-Amiens
  • Tate Newmarch-OM
  • John-Michael Vieira-OM
  • Aaron Gaeni-Wolverhampton
  • Robbie Burns-Nice
  • Ramzi Anaya-Tottenham-Newcastle
  • Mario Tenorio-Tours
  • Ashkhan Mahboubi-Troyes
  • Armando Garcia-Marbella
  • Vincent Sasso-San Pedro FC
  • Louis Karelias-Istres
  • Youry Benayoun-Tourcoing
  • Inedyt Muanba-Chelsea
  • Loic Delarue-Bolton
  • Arvil Achico-Everton
  • Tafer Azziz-Colchester
  • Yousef Salimi-Grimsby
  • Romuald Boco-Accrington Stanley