Benfica's academy ranks as the world's best for producing professional soccer players

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Benfica's academy is ranked the world's best in 2025 for producing active professional players. The ranking by CIES Football Observatory considers player quantity, quality, and level across 49 leagues. Barcelona and River Plate follow Benfica in the top three. The study analyzed players registered for at least three years between ages 15 and 21. Argentina and Brazil have the most represented clubs in the top 100.


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