Premium Location
With five World Cups and numerous soccer legends, Brazil has consistently set the standard in the world of football. Its creative and stylish style of play reflects the country's unique culture.
Belo Horizonte, home to three teams in the top division of Brazilian soccer, stands out as one of the most competitive football hubs in the country, besides encapsulating the finest aspects of Brazilian culture.
More about Belo Horizonte:
Top in the country gastronomy
Breathtaking Landscapes
Modern and beautiful architecture
Rich and unique cultural heritage
Top Club in Latin America:
Founded in 1921 and with more than 10 million fans worldwide, Cruzeiro EC was recognized as the Best Brazilian Club in the 20th Century by the IFFHS.
Cruzeiro EC raised some of the best Brazilian talents such as Ronaldo, Belletti, Maicon, Gomes, Luisão, and many others.
Cruzeiro's home games are played at Mineirão, historical stadium that hosted a 2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinal.
Ready for the best Brazilian Soccer Experience?
Cruzeiro International Academy
Join one of the best youth academies in Brazil
Football players looking for a unique experience to develop on and off the field.
- Residential Academy: 14-17 years old boys;
Residential Academy:
- Term 1: January 6th, 2025 - May 17th, 2025;
- Term 2: August 12th, 2025 - December 21st, 2025.
- Summer Term: May 18th - August 3rd, 2025.
- Toca da Raposa I:
- One of the best training grounds in Brazil;
- Home of Brazilian National Squad in preparation for both 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups;
- Home of the Great Britain Association in preparation for Rio 2016 Olympic Games;
- State of the art soccer facilities and structure:
- 3 official pitches;
- Gym;
- Medical area;
- Nutritional department;
- Physiotherapy room;
- Auditorium;
- Restaurant;
- High-performance training program;
- Participation in state tournament;
- Participation in 2 major annual tournaments in other Brazilian states;
- All games recorded;
- Video analysis;
- Personal Development Plan and Progress Reports for each player.
Cruzeiro International Residential players also have access to:
- Training sessions following Cruzeiro’s Brazilian methodology;
- A minimum of 40 games per season;
- Qualified and experienced coaches dedicated exclusively to international athletes;
- Access to all Cruzeiro performance departments;
- International players may be invited to participate in Cruzeiro’s youth academy team activities.*
*at Cruzeiro’s coaching staff sole discretion.
- Standard Brazilian High School for Portuguese speakers;
- International (online/hybrid) High School for English speakers;
- Tutoring for players who choose their own online High School program;
All International Players can have access to Portuguese Classes.
Players will live a full academic and cultural experience with:
- Qualified and experienced teachers/tutors;
- College prep;
- Pathway guidance.
Possibility of diving deep into the Brazilian culture by experiencing:
- Cultural activities
- Futsal, friendly matches, footvolley, samba lesson, and capoeira.
- Cruzeiro EC Tour
- Toca I, Toca II, Social Clubs, Mineirão Stadium and Headquarters.
- Cruzeiro's 1st team match
- Tickets for match at Mineirão Stadium (if team plays during group stay).
- Belo Horizonte Tour
- Sightseeing at the fifth biggest city in Brazil.
- Live in Toca da Raposa I, Cruzeiro's official youth training center that has raised world class players such as Ronaldo R9:
- Toca da Raposa I has an exclusive Hotel FIFA Official Accommodation 2014, for international players, with:
- Double or triple rooms;
- All rooms equipped with closet, TV and air-conditioner;
- Toca da Raposa I has an exclusive Hotel FIFA Official Accommodation 2014, for international players, with:
- Players will have daily meals at restaurant located in Toca I training center:
- breakfast;
- lunch;
- dinner;
Players will have the exact same food that Cruzeiro's youth athletes have, prepared by Club's nutritionists;
- Air tickets;
- Passport/visa;
The Cruzeiro Experience
BH Cup @ Cruzeiro:
TOCA I
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