NewsThe GameThu 22 Oct 2026

Benfica academy production tops latest CIES Football Observatory

October 22 – Benfica have topped a ranking of ‘training clubs’ that develop the most players through their academy into the professional game. The ranking index covers top tier clubs in 49 leagues worldwide. Argentina’s River Plate, Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield hold the next three places ahead of fifth ranked Ajax.

— Inside World Football, publisher's words · Read the original ↗

4 outlets3 languages3 countriesUpdated Fri 23 Oct, 10:07 UTC

Who broke it

Ole

Thu 22 Oct 2026, 00:14 UTC

ES · AR

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