CBF Transforma Development League ends with big clashes and celebrations | OneFootball

The CBF Transforma Development League came to an end this Sunday (29). The competition’s final matches determined not only the third- and fourth-place finishers, but also this year’s champions and runners-up.

The tournament was held in Santa Catarina, and its champions have secured a place in the 2026 CONMEBOL Evolución Festival. All matches were broadcast live on CBF TV, providing visibility for the future talents of Brazilian football.

The Development League final also featured the presence of the head coaches of the Brazil Women’s Under-17 and Under-15 National Teams, Rilany Silva and Bia Vaz.

Rilany Silva, head coach of the Brazil Women’s Under-17 National Team, and Bia Vaz, head coach of the Brazil Women’s Under-15 National Team, attended the competition finalCredits: Enoc Junior/CBF

Aimed at strengthening youth development categories, the CBF Transforma Development League is a CBF initiative that promotes this competition beyond sporting performance. The project combines technical development with the educational and social development of the athletes, encouraging values such as discipline, respect, and teamwork.

Players and coaching staffs took part in a cultural activity promoted by the CBF Transforma Development LeagueCredits: Beno Kuster/CBF

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

The first phase of the tournament was played on March 23, 24, and 25. Thursday (26), which would have been a rest day, was used by the CBF to hold a cultural activity focused on the prevention and risks of sports betting.

This type of activity is a recurring practice by the entity, given that this is a developmental competition. The same happened in 2025, for example, when the fight against racism and the new FIFA protocol were addressed.

The knockout stage began on Friday (27) and continued through this Sunday (29).

Corinthians played in the Women’s Under-14 semifinalCredits: @benofotos/CBF

CHAMPIONS AND FINAL STANDINGS

BOYS' UNDER-13

In the Boys' Under-13 category, Grêmio were crowned champions by defeating Flamengo. The teams drew 1-1 in regular time, and in the penalty shootout, Tricolor won 4-3.

Check out the final standings:

Champion: Grêmio

2nd: Flamengo

3rd: Palmeiras

4th: Atlético-MG

5th: Fluminense

6th: Red Bull Bragantino

7th: Vasco da Gama

8th: Athletico-PR

Grêmio are the Boys' Under-13 champions in the CBF Transforma Development LeagueCredits: Enoc Junior/CBF

GIRLS' UNDER-14

In the Girls' Under-14 category, the final featured the Gre-Nal derby. After a scoreless draw during the match, Grêmio won the penalty shootout 6-5.

Check out the final standings:

Champion: Grêmio

2nd: Internacional

3rd: Corinthians

4th: São Paulo

5th: Ferroviária

6th: Avaí/Kindermann

7th: Centro Olímpico

8th: Criciúma

Grêmio won the Girls' Under-14 categoryCredits: Enoc Junior/CBF

GIRLS' UNDER-16

São Paulo were crowned champions of the Girls' Under-16 category by defeating Ferroviária 3-0.

Check out the final standings:

Champion: São Paulo

2nd: Ferroviária

3rd: Flamengo

4th: Internacional

5th: Grêmio

6th: Corinthians

7th: Sport

8th: Criciúma

São Paulo were champions of the Girls' Under-16 categoryCredits: Enoc Junior/CBF

COMPETITION FORMAT

The teams in each category (Boys' Under-13, Girls' Under-14, and Girls' Under-16) were divided into two groups. In the first phase, the teams in each group played each other once. In the semifinals, the leader of one group faced the runner-up of the other, and vice versa. The winners of those matches advanced to the final. There was also a match between the teams that did not reach the final to determine third and fourth place.

Using the same format, to determine the remaining positions, the third-place team from one group faced the fourth-place team from the other, and vice versa. The winners then faced each other to decide fifth and sixth places. There was also a match to determine seventh and eighth places.

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