Benfica is the best training club in the world for the third consecutive year

Benfica has been named the best youth academy in the world for the third consecutive year, according to the CIES Football Observatory's annual ranking. The club scored 101.3 points, with 93 players trained at Benfica currently playing in 49 leagues. The ranking considers factors such as the competitive level of teams, player usage time, and age, favoring younger players. River Plate and Boca Juniors follow in second and third place, respectively. Sporting ranks seventh among Portuguese clubs, while FC Porto and Braga are further down the list. Benfica's top position highlights its international influence in player development.