Marlos football academy to launch in Brazil in partnership with Shakhtar Social
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
|
A new football academy for children and teenagers in partnership with Shakhtar Social will open in Brazil
FC Shakhtar continue to expand its network of football academies beyond Ukraine and, together with Marlos and the Shakhtar Social foundation, are launching the first academy in Brazil. The project is aimed at developing youth football and promoting sporting values among children and teenagers.
The academy will operate in the city of Piraquara near Curitiba (Paraná state). The facility includes a modern football pitch and everything required to organise a high-quality and safe training process. Children aged 8, 10, 12 and 14 are invited to join the sessions.
The academy will operate in the city of Piraquara near Curitiba (Paraná state). The facility includes a modern football pitch and everything required to organise a high-quality and safe training process. Children aged 8, 10, 12 and 14 are invited to join the sessions.
I hope that one day some of these children will have the chance to visit Ukraine and wear the Shakhtar shirt
Marlos, former Shakhtar player:
– I’m proud to help promote the FC Shakhtar brand in Brazil. There are many talented children here who deserve the opportunity to play football in the best possible conditions. Football brings people together, inspires dreams and brings joy. I hope that one day some of these children will have the chance to visit Ukraine and wear the Shakhtar shirt.
Registration is currently open. At the initial stage of the academy’s operation, around 250 children are expected to join.
– I’m proud to help promote the FC Shakhtar brand in Brazil. There are many talented children here who deserve the opportunity to play football in the best possible conditions. Football brings people together, inspires dreams and brings joy. I hope that one day some of these children will have the chance to visit Ukraine and wear the Shakhtar shirt.
Registration is currently open. At the initial stage of the academy’s operation, around 250 children are expected to join.