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The 100 best football academies in the world (CIES) π
Oct 23 2025 09:38 Β· By onefootball.com Β· 22 Reads
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Every year, the CIES paints a picture of global football through a fascinating indicator: that of the training clubs shaping the talents of tomorrow.
The Football Observatory analyzed no less than 49 leagues around the world to establish the ranking of the best academies according to an index combining the number of trained players, the level of the clubs where they play, and the accumulated playing time.
Unsurprisingly, Benfica retains its crown with 93 active trained players, confirming the strength of the Portuguese model. FC Barcelona and River Plate complete the podium.
Behind these giants, PSG (19th), OL (34th), and Rennes (44th) embody the vitality of French football, always present among the great talent pools worldwide.
This ranking, beyond the numbers, tells a story: that of the clubs that give rise to the future faces of world football.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in π«π· here.