Overview

Soheil Var is an entrepreneur and modern football visionary who transformed his personal journey into a global movement. Rising first through content, he built a digital community of over 2 million followers and surpassed 1 billion views by documenting his path to becoming a professional footballer. What began as a story soon evolved into a larger mission: to build a pro football club from scratch. Today, Soheil stands as one of the leading voices shaping the intersection of sport, media, and digital culture.

Palm City FC

At the center of his mission is Palm City FC, the professional football club (formerly called Al Qabila FC) Soheil founded and built in Dubai. The club was constructed from the ground up in just 365 days, a feat that symbolizes his relentless ambition and ability to execute at a world-class level. Palm City FC now competes in the UAE Second Division and represents one of the region’s most modern football projects. Soheil Var is business partners with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, a member of the UAE royal family, who serves as Club President.

Speaking and Global Presence

Soheil’s expertise, story, and leadership have made him a regular presence on international stages. He has spoken at major global conferences, including Web Summit, Gitex, World Football Summit, the 1 Billion Summit, and other platforms. Through these appearances, he has established himself as a credible voice in industry talking about content creation, community building, digital influence, youth development, mindset, and entrepreneurship. 

Milestones and Achievements

Among his most notable accomplishments is the successful build and licensing of Palm City FC within 365 days, a timeline that is unprecedented in the modern football landscape. The club got promoted in its first year of being a professional football club from the UAE Third Division, and currently competes in the UAE Second Division. His digital work remains one of the most influential in the football creator space, helping define a new category of athletes and entrepreneurs who merge sport with media. With over 2 million followers and 1 billion views, he is among the most recognized football focused creators in the Middle East.

Partnerships and Opportunities

Soheil’s portfolio offers brands, investors, and collaborators a unique blend of credibility, influence, and authentic engagement. His combination of a professional football club, a massive digital audience, high-level partnerships, and global-stage recognition creates unparalleled opportunities for collaboration. Whether through commercial partnerships, brand deals, club involvement, or broader entrepreneurial initiatives, working with Soheil means aligning with one of the most ambitious and rapidly rising figures in modern football and digital media.