Grêmio F.B.P.A. Academy
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| Full name | Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense | ||
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| Nickname(s) |
Imortal (Immortal) Tricolor (Tricolour) | ||
| Ground |
CT Hélio Dourado Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Capacity | 2,000 | ||
| President | Romildo Bolzan Jr. | ||
| Executive Coach | Luciano Dias | ||
| League | Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20 | ||
| 2013 | Semi-finals | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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Grêmio F.B.P.A. Academy is the youth academy of Brazilian football club Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense. It has been noted for having one of the most successful youth development programmes in Latin America. This is surmised by their discovery of talented players which have gone on to play professionally and abroad, including Ronaldinho, who won the FIFA Ballon d'Or twice in a row.
The first reserve team of the club are the under-20s, also called the junior team, which compete in the top Brazilian youth league, Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20, and have won the title on two occasions. It also has numerous lower categories, with the most relevant two being the under-19s and under-17s. All youth teams play their games in CT Hélio Dourado, a special-purpose stadium designated for the academy.
Under-20s
Largest category of Grêmio academy, the under-20s, also called the Junior team, is responsible for hosting the club's major signings arriving at the final stages of preparing to become professionals players. It has great tradition in achievements of titles, having already been a world champion in 2001 winning the FIFA Youth Cup, defeating the Grasshoppers by 3-0 in the final. Yet came close to winning his second title in the competition the following year, in 2002, but was defeated in the final by Boca Juniors. Usually represent the first team squad of the club in professional minor competitions, such as Copa FGF.
In 2014 season, the Under-20s squad plays the Copa do Brasil Sub-20, the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, the Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-20, and the minor professional competition Copa Sul-Fronteira, because the first team squad has no timetable for playing it. In January, the club played the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, but was eliminated in the first round of competition. The Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-20 was played in the first half of the year, with the Grêmio arriving for the finals to face the São José-RS, however, the final two matches have not been played by legal disputes between São José-RS and Internacional, who played in the semifinals. The Copa Sul-Fronteira and the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 are being played in the second half of the year.
Under-20s squad
- As of 8 March 2015.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Head coach: Raul Cabral
- Fitness coach: Daniel Azambuja
- Goalkeeper coach: Daniel Crizel da Silva
- Supervisor: Marcelo Rudolph
- Massagist: Lucas Silva da Cruz
- Equipment manager: Diego Netto Simões
Honours
Intercontinental
- 2001
- Runner-up: 2002
- Trofeo Dossena: 1
- 2008
- Tournoi International Monthey: 1
- 2002
National
- 2008, 2009
- Runner-up: 2006
- 2008, 2012
- Runner-up: 1985, 1986
State
- Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-20: 6
- 1996, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007
- Runner-up: 1991, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2012
Under-19s
The Under-19s is the second most important team in the Grêmio's academy. In practice, consists almost entirely of players with a maximum of 18 years old.
In 2014 season, the team will compete the Taça Belo Horizonte de Futebol Júnior in the second half of the year, representing the under-20s squad, who will be playing the Copa Sul-Fronteira. In this championship, Grêmio was eliminated for Vasco da Gama losing 1-0 in the Round of 16.
Under-19s squad
- As of 28 December 2014.[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Head coach: James Freitas
- Fitness coach: Marcel Cardozo
- Goalkeeper coach: Humberto Flores
- Supervisor: Paulo Araújo
- Massagist: Alexandre Mello
- Equipment manager: Rosiel Santos
Honours
State
- Copa FGF Sub-19: 1
- 2012
- Runner-up: 2013
Under-17s
The Under-17's squad of Grêmio is also called Juvenil team and is formed by players under 17 years old.
In 2014 season, competes in the Copa do Brasil Sub-17, Copa Santiago de Futebol Juvenil and Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-17. The Copa Santiago opened the season being played in January, where the club was eliminated in the semifinals by 3-2 for the Corinthians. The Copa do Brasil was played in the first half of the year, being that the club got to the finals, being defeated by 2-1 aggregate against Atlético Mineiro, who was the winner.
Under-17s squad
- As of 4 September 2014.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Head coach: Luiz Gabardo Júnior
- Fitness coach: Marcelo Benites
- Goalkeeper coach: Marcelo Grimaldi
- Supervisor: Pedro Aguiar
- Massagist: Rafael José Oliveira
- Equipment manager: Airton Rodrigues da Silva
Honours
Intercontinental
- Raiffeisenbank Vorallgäu Cup: 1
- 2012
- Copa da Amizade Juvenil: 1
- 2005
- SBS Cup International Youth Soccer: 1
- 1996
Continental
- 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2008
- Runner-up: 1989, 1991, 1993, 2001, 2005
National
- Copa Santa Catarina Sub-17: 2
- 2000, 2001, 2010
- Torneio Brasileirinho: 1
- 2007
- Copa Macaé: 1
- 2004
State
- Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-17: 8
- 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009
- Runner-up: 1997, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Copa FGF Sub-17: 1
- 2010
- Copa Dênis Lawson: 1
- 2005
Under-16s
The Grêmio's Under-16's squad is also called B Juvenil team and is formed by players with a maximum of 16 years old. It has great integration with the above category, constantly providing players when necessary.
In 2014 season, disputes the second division of the Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-17. The team can't be promoted due to the Grêmio Under-17s team already participate in the first division of the competition.
Under-16s squad
- As of 4 September 2014.[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- Head coach: Fábio Henrique Matias
- Fitness coach: Samir Terra Chedid
- Goalkeeper coach: Marcelo Grimaldi
- Supervisor: Tomás Dambrós Vargas
- Massagist: Alex Sandro Fraga Cardoso
- Equipment manager: Luis Fernando dos Santos
Honours
National
- Copa Carpina: 1
- 2012
References
- ↑ "Grêmio under-20s official squad". Portal Oficial do Grêmio.
- ↑ "Grêmio under-19s official squad". Portal Oficial do Grêmio.
- ↑ "Grêmio under-17s official squad". Portal Oficial do Grêmio.
- ↑ "Grêmio under-17s official squad". Portal Oficial do Grêmio.
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