NCE 2027 Boys Brazil Tour

Eight days in Rio de Janeiro—soccer's spiritual home. Compete against elite professional academies, experience authentic Brazilian football culture, and train where the world's best learned the game.

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Program Overview

Dates & Location

Feb 11–20, 2027 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 8 nights accommodation

For individually selected players, 2009–2013 birth year.

At a Glance

8
Days in Brazil
5
Days Elite Coaching
4
International Matches
36
Players (2 Squads of 18)

Why This Program

NCE players train and compete with established Rio de Janeiro professional youth academies — Botafogo, Santa Cruz, Flamengo, Fluminense, MEC, and Madureira EC. These elite clubs develop Brazilian national team players and offer exposure to technical academy football played at the highest level. Your player receives professional coaching feedback, fitness analysis, and direct comparison against internationally-trained opposition. This is competitive football at the elite academy level, played on professional pitches with match day protocols matching international standards.

Partner Academies

Botafogo

Botafogo

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Flamengo

Flamengo

Fluminense

Fluminense FC

MEC

MEC

Madureira EC

Madureira EC

Opposition & Fixtures

Four matches against established Rio de Janeiro professional youth academies.

Match 1: Botafogo

Friday, Feb 13

Eight-time Brazilian champions. Home base in Botafogo district; academy produces national team players.

Match 2: Santa Cruz

Sunday, Feb 15

Recife-based professional academy with strong youth development program.

Match 3: Flamengo

Tuesday, Feb 17

Brazil's most successful club. Ninho do Urubu academy (world-class facilities) produces elite talent.

Match 4: Fluminense FC

Thursday, Feb 19

Rio's traditional powerhouse. Known for technical, possession-based football academy program.

Schedule

10-day itinerary with competition matches vs. professional Rio academies.

Feb 11 (Wed)
Depart NYC evening
Transit
Feb 12 (Thu)
Arrive Rio morning · Training & acclimatize
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 13 (Fri)
Match 1: vs. Botafogo
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 14 (Sat)
Rest & recovery · Free time
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 15 (Sun)
Match 2: vs. Santa Cruz
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 16 (Mon)
Training · Rio tour
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 17 (Tue)
Match 3: vs. Flamengo
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 18 (Wed)
Final training · Team dinner
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 19 (Thu)
Match 4: vs. Fluminense FC
Centro de Treinamento
Feb 20 (Fri)
Depart Rio afternoon · Arrive NYC evening
Transit

Facilities & Accommodation

What's Included

Costs
$2,999
Per Player
$2,899
Supporter Package
Included
Not Included

Supporters Package – $2,899

For parents and family members traveling with the squad. Includes accommodation, meals, and access to all matches and team events.

  • 8 nights hotel accommodation
  • All ground transport in Rio
  • Access to all four matches
  • Three meals daily with the squad
  • Rio tour & cultural activities

Apply for NCE 2027 Boys Brazil Tour

Places are limited to 36 players (2 squads of 18). Selection is competitive based on tryout performance and coach feedback.

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