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The Importance of Academies in #MultiClubOwnership (MCO).
In the competitive landscape of modern football, Multi-Club Ownership has emerged as a strategic approach to enhance performance and sustainability. At the heart of this strategy lies the importance of academies, which serve as the backbone for nurturing talent, optimizing resources, and securing long-term success.
Academies serve as breeding grounds for talent, providing a continuous stream of players for affiliated clubs, a cost-effective option that allows clubs to develop their players as opposed to buying them, reducing the dependency on costly transfers. By producing their own assets, football clubs can achieve the same levels of quality within the squad while spending considerably less money. Successful youth development programs can also create opportunities for lucrative player sales, generating revenue and giving the owners the option of reinvesting in further talent development. By directing resources towards this area of business, club owners are taking the first step in achieving long-term success.
Over the course of time, Portugal has proven to be a talent development gold mine, with players like Eusébio, Figo, and Cristiano Ronaldo all receiving Ballons D’or. The #KickOffFund MCO’s first acquired asset, CF Estrela da Amadora SAD, has been working hard towards youth development excellence, taking advantage of the talent that exists in its country. This past season, four CF Estrela da Amadora SAD teams (U15, U17, U18, and U19) were promoted to a higher division, increasing the value of each one of the 150 players by 50%.
A prime example of the club’s commitment to youth development is Rúben Dias. Born and raised in Amadora, Rúben Dias made his way up from CF Estrela da Amadora SAD's academy to the top of the football pyramid. Treble winner with Manchester City, and currently valued at €80M, the Portuguese center-back is considered one of the best defenders in the world.
Academies are and will always be an essential part of a football club, unlocking its full potential with Multi-Club Ownership (MCO).
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