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Earn a Direct Trial at SC Braga

At VERUM Academy in Orlando, Florida, we help ambitious players develop their game and earn the chance to be evaluated by SC Braga scouts.

A one-minute application for players who want to train and compete seriously.

Four representatives at the SC Braga partnership signing
44Went to Portugal
10Earned offers
6Living there now
€277MSC Braga player sales
NextOrlando, FL ID CampJanuary 9–15, 2027
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ThenTrials in BragaAugust 10, 2027
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How it works

From application to Portugal.

01

Apply

Tell us about your player. It takes 1 minute.

Now
02

Orlando, FL ID Camp

SC Braga's scouts pick the best players.

January 9–15, 2027
03

Trials in Portugal

At SC Braga's training ground.

Aug 10, 2027 · Braga

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SC Braga decides all selections. Nothing is guaranteed.

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Upcoming Events

SC Braga path

Orlando FL, ID Camp

January 9–15, 2027 · Orlando, FL

SC Braga's scouts watch your player and pick who goes to Portugal.

Register now
SC Braga path

Trials in Portugal

Aug 10, 2027 · Braga

Selected players trial at SC Braga's training ground.

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Two ways to start

How to Get Started

SC Braga Florida / Orlando

Your Goal! A Pathway to Portugal.

A bigger opportunity starts right here in Orlando.

For players who dream of playing at a higher level, and for parents looking for a meaningful next step: VERUM Academy connects dedicated young footballers with an opportunity to be evaluated by SC Braga scouts.

Your goal deserves a plan. Start in Florida, show your potential, and discover what your next step could be.

Football training and the pathway to Portugal
SC Braga Florida · Orlando

01 / Apply

Tell us your goal.

Submit your application and share your playing experience, age, and ambitions.

02 / Show Your Game

Be seen in Orlando.

Take part in the SC Braga Florida identification opportunity and show what you can do on the field.

03 / Earn the Next Step

Set your sights on Portugal.

Players identified by SC Braga scouts may be considered for a trial opportunity in Portugal. Selection is not guaranteed.

Parents and players: you don't need to know the next ten steps. You just need to take the first one.

Apply for the Orlando opportunity

An application does not guarantee selection, a scout evaluation, or an invitation to trial in Portugal.

The relationships

Contacts become contracts.

The only thing between contacts and contracts is the R. R is for relationships.

Four representatives seated at the SC Braga partnership signing
Left to right: Gustavo Jaramillo, Shukhrah Kasimov, Hugo Vieira and Armandinho Manjate. VERUM Academy and SC Braga signing the partnership.

SC Braga International Head Scout

Armandinho Manjate

Armandinho Manjate

He finds the players. He sends them to Portugal.

  • 15+years sending players to SC Braga
  • BenficaHe built its elite training camps
  • PartnershipConnects VERUM Academy players with SC Braga’s scouting team.
Hugo Vieira
SC Braga Vice PresidentHugo VieiraIn charge of youth development. He signed our partnership.
Derick Sequeira
North American SC Braga Scout and CoachDerick SequeiraToronto FC. Team Canada. U-17 World Cup.

The door

SC Braga. A Champions League club.

Their nickname: Os Guerreiros do Minho. The Minho Warriors.

011921Founded
023Champions League campaigns
034thIn Portugal, 2025/26
04€277MIn player sales over 18 seasons, to 2020/21

Players who came through SC Braga

Roger Fernandes
Sold to Al-Ittihad€32MRoger Fernandes
Vitinha
Sold to Marseille, 2023€32MVitinha
Francisco Trincão
Sold to FC Barcelona, 2020€30.9MFrancisco Trincão
Lukáš Horníček
Sold to Newcastle United, 2026€30.6MLukáš Horníček
Rodrigo Zalazar
Sold to Sporting CP, 2026€30MRodrigo Zalazar
David Carmo
Sold to FC Porto, 2022€20.2MDavid Carmo
Pedro Neto
Moved on to Chelsea, 2024€60MPedro NetoJoined SC Braga at 13. Chelsea paid about €60M.
Qatar Sports Investments and Paris Saint-Germain

Backed by the owners of PSG.

Record €66.1M in player sales in summer 2026. Sources: Record, DAZN, O Minho, Sapo, FC Barcelona, Diário de Notícias.

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The proof

44 went. 10 earned offers. 6 are there now.

MinaIn Portugal now
MinaSC Braga
ShakIn Portugal now
ShakSC Braga
ZacharyIn Portugal now
ZacharySC Braga Guerreiros do Futuro
AntonioIn Portugal now
AntonioIn the SC Braga system
AdoniIn Portugal now
AdoniBerço SC, Guimarães
DevinIn Portugal now
DevinBerço SC, Guimarães

August 2026 trials. Results are individual and not typical. SC Braga decides all selections and offers.

Players

Hear it from the players

Arlo
Lucas
Christian
Antonio
Rojan

Questions

For parents.

Do you take beginners?
Yes, if they work hard. Starting level is not the filter. Drive is.
Is there a house league?
No. We train serious players only.
What does working with SC Braga mean?
SC Braga's scouts watch our players at our camps. SC Braga picks who goes to Portugal.
Is a trial guaranteed?
No. SC Braga decides. Nothing is guaranteed.
What does it cost?
It depends on the program. We go over the options on your call.

You are a warrior.Go and win.

Apply now