


OUR STORY
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense Escola de Futebol, also know as football School was founded on April 6, 1969.
The Grêmio Escola de Futebol project was initiated to develop young soccer players using the same methodologies and philosophies employed by the professional team and staff. The school's main objective is to provide top-level soccer training while promoting the values of discipline, respect and teamwork. At the school players aged 5- to 15-year-old are accepted and they are provided with the theory and practice of the sport, sportsmanship into upstanding citizen.
The Headquarters of the Grêmio School is located in the Parque Cristal Training center (CT Cristal), in Porto Alegre, capital of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil.
Currently the school has the collaboration of more than 100 affiliated schools which strengthen the club brand in Brazil and around the world with more than thirteen thousand athletes who are part of the institution.
THE GRÊMIO LEGACY
Grêmio FBPA Escola de Futebol Is composed of several youth teams from the age group of under-7 to the under-15 , and is considered one of
the most prolific football schools in Brazil, as well extremely recognized worldwide in the development from the Initiation through the highest levels of competitive development to the professional career.
One the most notable players from Grêmio FBPA Escola de Futebol was graduated in recent years include 2002 FIFA World Cup winner and two-time FIFA Ballon d'Or recipient Ronaldinho Gaúcho, former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva, Sydney FC winger Douglas Costa, UEFA Champions League winner midfielder Anderson, 2016 Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal forward Luan, Girona midfielder Arthur, Flamengo winger
Everton, alongside many first team players, such as goalkeeper Gabriel Grando and centre-back Gustavo Martins.





Grêmio Porto Alegre’s Official School in San Diego
At Grêmio San Diego, we are dedicated to bringing the Escola de Futebol philosophy and Brazilian soccer methodology to the next generation of players. As the official Grêmio Escola de Futebol in San Diego, we provide a structured and professional environment where young athletes develop under the same principles that have shaped world-class players in Brazil.
The San Diego official Branch was established to provide young players in the area with access to the unique Grêmio's Brazilian renowned soccer club development pathway, coaching methodology and training techniques.
Grêmio Escola de futebol San Diego offers youth soccer training programs for boys and girls aged
4 -15-year-old.
KEY FEATURES
GRÊMIO METHODOLOGY
Rooted in Grêmio’s proven training philosophy, we prepare young players for success on and off the field.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Guided by our Brazilian Technical Director from Grêmio, bringing elite training expertise from Porto Alegre.
LICENSED COACHES
Our coaching staff combines world-class Brazilian methodology and international standards to maximize performance.
Philosophy and approach:
Grêmio Escola de futebol San Diego focuses on developing the technical, tactical, physical and emotional skills of the players with emphasizes in a player-centered approach, encouraging creativity, critical thinking and sportsmanship.
Focused on development over winning:
The Grêmio Escola de Futebol prioritizes player development over winning, emphasizing technical skills. tactical awareness, personal and individual growth.





