FC Porto reshuffle academy, promote title-winning coaches for 2026/27 | OneFootball

FC Porto have already finalized the technical structure of their academy for the 2026/27 season, after a campaign in which they won the national under-19, under-17 and under-15 titles.

Following Sérgio Ferreira’s departure to Alverca, José João was promoted from the under-17s to the under-19s and will take charge of the blue and white juniors. Manuel Prata is also moving up a level, leaving the under-15s to lead the under-17s. Meanwhile, José Miranda, who last season was involved in the technical coordination of the younger age groups, was chosen to take charge of the under-15s.

This reorganization reinforces the commitment to internal continuity after a highly successful campaign in the club’s main academy age groups. José João takes on the new role after being crowned national under-17 champion, while Manuel Prata moves up within the structure after winning the under-15 title.

The academy department will remain under the responsibility of José Tavares, who praised the profile of the selected coaches and their connection to the club’s identity. The official stressed the ambition to continue on the path of success, without losing sight of the academy’s main objective: to prepare players ready for the first team.

With these changes, FC Porto aim to extend their winning momentum in the youth ranks, rewarding coaches directly linked to recent competitive success and consolidating a working model based on internal promotion.

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