Grêmio FBPA (youth)
Grêmio FBPA Academy is the youth set up of Grêmio. Is composed of several youth teams from the age group of under-7 to the under-20, and is considered one of the most prolific football academies in Brazil as also in the world.
| Full name | Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense Academy | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Imortal Tricolor (Immortal Tricolor) Tricolor dos Pampas (Tricolor of the Pampas) Rei de Copas (King of Cups) Clube de Todos (Club of All) | |||
| Ground | CT Presidente Hélio Dourado Eldorado do Sul, Brazil | |||
| Capacity | 2,163 | |||
| President | Alberto Guerra | |||
| General Coordinator | Francesco Barletta | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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Notable academy graduates in recent years include 2002 FIFA World Cup winner and two-time FIFA Ballon d'Or recipient Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Grêmio midfielder Lucas Leiva, LA Galaxy winger Douglas Costa, UEFA Champions League winner midfielder Anderson, Liverpool midfielder Arthur, Flamengo winger Everton, 2016 Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal and Corinthians forward Luan, alongside many first team players, such as forward Ferreira and midfielder Bitello.
The club has a large academy training complex, named CT Presidente Hélio Dourado, based in Eldorado do Sul, in the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, which includes a small stadium where all the youth teams play their home matches.