Villas-Boas: “At FC Porto, the academy is not just a stepping stone” | OneFootball

In response to the under-15s’ championship triumph, André Villas-Boas highlighted FC Porto’s memorable season. In a statement, the Dragons’ president underlined the “undeniable milestone” and the “absolutely incredible” achievement.

“FC Porto have just achieved a historic clean sweep in Portuguese football. By winning the National Under-15 Championship, we add this title to the National Under-17, Under-19 and Senior Championships, capping an absolutely extraordinary season across all competitive levels. It is an undeniable milestone. An absolutely incredible feat.”

“FC Porto once again asserted themselves clearly, unmistakably and dominantly across every level of Portuguese football, from the senior side to the academy.”

André Villas-Boas also used this Sunday to recall the achievements of 1985/86 and 1997/98, something only FC Porto have managed in Portuguese football.

“Before this season, and since 2010/11, FC Porto had won only six of the 39 national titles in the Under-19, Under-17 and Under-15 age groups. This clean sweep therefore carries even deeper meaning: it is not only a historic achievement, but also confirmation of a change in direction, method and ambition in our youth development project.”

“At FC Porto, youth development is not just a stepping stone. It is a strategic pillar. It is the sporting, economic and financial foundation of a club that wants to win today without mortgaging tomorrow. (…) This level of excellence will not make us slow down. Quite the opposite: it will motivate us to do even better,” he concluded.

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