At the Benfica Campus, the young players have access to the best sports development they can aspire to. The professionals who work at the Club are prepared to provide them with the growth and sports development they need to pursue their goal of becoming professional SL Benfica players!
They will also have access to the best support in their academic and social lives, areas to which the Club gives great importance, in order to contribute to their development as Men and Citizens.
The Benfica Campus also transmits the Mystique and Values of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. One learns to have sporting ambition and total commitment to the Club, the team and the teammates. Humility is fostered in acts and behavior, as well as solidarity with everyone, learning a culture of respect, education, ethics, and fair play!
In short, one cultivates what it is to be SL Benfica, always working with the goal of fulfilling the Mission, focusing on the Vision and respecting the Values!
Human Resources
Titles
Since the inauguration of the Benfica Campus
International Titles
FPF National Championships
AFL District Championship - 11-a-side Football
AFL District Championship - 9-a-side Football
AFL District Championship - 7-a-side Football
| Titles | Teams |
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International Titles |
UEFA Youth League 2021/22 Intercontinental U-20 Cup 2022 |
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National Championships FPF |
Under-19 2012/13, 2017/18 e 2021/22 Under-17 2007/08, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2022/23 and 2024/25 Under-17 2nd Division 2024/25 Under-15/strong> 2008/09, 2009/10, 2011/12, 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2022/23 and 2024/25 |
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AFL District Championship 11-a-side Football |
Under-17 8 championships Under-15 16 championships Under-13 6 championships |
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AFL District Championship 9-a-side Football |
Under-13 3 championships |
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AFL District Championship 7-a-side Football |
Under-13 8 championships Under-11 10 championships |
History and Facts
2023
CIES (Football Observatory) Study concludes that SL Benfica's training system is the most valuable worldwide.
2022
"Best Youth Team of the Year"
Awarded by the Globe Soccer Awards
SL Benfica wins the Intercontinental U-20 Cup
1st Edition of the Trophy
SL Benfica wins the UEFA Youth League
Benfica secured its first UEFA Youth League title, becoming the European champion.
2021
Certification of the "Formar para o Futuro" project with the "Bandeira da Ética" (Ethics Flag), by the National Plan for Ethics in Sport (PNED) and by the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ)
2020
SL Benfica finalist in the UEFA Youth League
2019
Change of name from "Caixa Futebol Campus" to "Benfica Campus"
Certification of SL Benfica as a 5-Star Training Entity by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), a status maintained to the present day
"Best Academy of the Year"
Awarded by the Globe Soccer Awards
Expansion and renovation of Benfica Campus spaces
Expansion and renovation of the residence, new three-story building, remodeling of team spaces, new dining area
Golden Boy
João Félix winner of the "Golden Boy" award, presented by the Italian newspaper "Tuttosport"
2018
Birth of the Under-23 Team
2017
SL Benfica finalist in the UEFA Youth League
2016
Golden Boy
Renato Sanches winner of the "Golden Boy" award, presented by the Italian newspaper "Tuttosport"
Certification of SL Benfica as a Training Entity by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF)
2015
"Best Academy of the Year"
Awarded by the Globe Soccer Awards
2014
SL Benfica finalist in the 1st Edition of the UEFA Youth League
"Best Implementation of the UEFA Youth League Values" Award
Only club distinguished in that season
Expansion of Benfica Campus
Expanding from 15 to 19 hectares, from 3 to 6 grass fields
Inauguration of the 360s Space
2013
Inauguration of the new stand at Field No. 1, increasing capacity from 1520 to 2721 spectators
2012
Revival of the B Team project
2008
First national title won at Benfica Campus - Under-17
2007
Reforestation, with the planting of 1500 trees
2006
September 22
Inauguration
2003
Beginning of construction
2001
Official Approvals Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and Ministry of Sports and Youth
2000
"First Stone"
Symbolic act marking the beginning of the project construction
