Benfica Academy Shines as Portugal Wins U17 World Cup

FIFA U17 World Cup

Bnfica's academy players lead Portugal to U17 World Cup victory, with 9 players crowned champions. Anisio Cabral and Mauro Furtado shine as Benfica's youth development program proves its strength.

Benfica had an impressive 9 players crowned world champions, including Daniel Banjaqui...

Benfica's academy is clearly doing something right! The club's youth development program played a huge role in Portugal's U17 World Cup win, with nine Benfica players contributing to the team's success. In the final against Austria, six Benfica players started the game, showcasing the club's impressive talent pipeline.

The likes of João Fonseca, Giany, and Diogo Moreira are just a few examples of the talented players produced by Benfica's academy. These players are getting top-notch training and opportunities, and it's paying off for Portugal.

Benfica's focus on youth development has always been a key part of their strategy, and it's yielding results not just for the club, but for Portuguese football as a whole. Kudos to the coaches and staff at Benfica for nurturing these young talents.

The Benfica Campus is buzzing after a successful U17 World Cup, with players like Anisio Cabral and Mauro Furtado leading the charge. Cabral, the tournament's second-top scorer with 7 goals, and Furtado, the MVP of the final, showcased the club's impressive methodology and talent pool.

⭐ O 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗼 Mundial Sub-17 está 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗗𝗢! 😍🇵🇹#FazHistória | #U17WC pic.twitter.com/hYhVQMSpAU

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 27, 2025

Benfica had an impressive 9 players crowned world champions, including Daniel Banjaqui, Jose Neto, Ricardo Neto, and Rafael Quintas. The Lisbon giants also had Irish winger Jaden Umeh representing the club, who joined in 2024.

Benfica's academy is a powerhouse of talent, churning out top players like Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and Joao Felix. The list goes on - Joao Cancelo, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Neves, and Antonio Silva all came through the Benfica Campus, which has been ranked the best academy in the world by CIES.

The club's focus on developing young talent is clearly paying off, with many of these players going on to achieve great success at the top level. It's no wonder Benfica's academy is highly regarded, producing players who make a significant impact in the football world.