The Football Business Academy (FBA) is thrilled to announce a new partnership agreement with União Sport Club de Paredes (USCP), a sports club based in Paredes, in the Porto district of northern Portugal. The men’s football team competes in Campeonato de Portugal, the third tier of Portuguese football.
Known for its community spirit and dedication to nurturing local talent, USCP boasts a rich history and has been an integral part of Paredes’ sports culture since its foundation in 1924. In 1974, the team achieved national recognition by competing in Portugal’s Third Division for the first time and debuting in the Portuguese Cup that same year.
A special connection between The FBA and USCP lies in the fact that two FBA Alumni, André Queirós and Cátia Silva, from the 8th and 4th Editions of The FBA Professional Master in Football Business, respectively, currently hold prominent roles at the club.
“It brings us great joy to see our alumni, André Queirós and Cátia Silva, thriving at USCP. While the club is still developing, its ambitious goals and immense potential under the leadership of FBA graduates are clear. We are proud to support their journey and remain committed to fostering growth and excellence within our FBA Family,” expressed Nicolás Martín, Partnerships Manager at The FBA.
“At USC Paredes, we are building a project and structure almost from scratch, preparing our team both on and off the field to reach higher competitive levels in the future. We are a century-old club striving to achieve greater goals through sustainability, innovation, professional development, and fostering closer connections with our local fans and organizations. This partnership with The FBA will play an important role in bringing the best global practices from the football industry, along with the added value of future leaders shaped by the excellence of this professional master’s program.
We are delighted with this collaboration.”, said André Queirós, General Manager, USC Paredes.
Through this partnership, FBA Master Candidates will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with USC Paredes, contribute to their business plans and club management challenges, and develop Student Business Projects and internships. While gaining hands-on experience and deepening their understanding of club management at a Portuguese level, USC Paredes will benefit from fresh talent and the opportunity to connect and find synergies within The FBA’s international partners network around the globe.
This collaboration reflects The FBA’s commitment to equipping its candidates with real-world opportunities in the dynamic football industry, continuing to bridge the gap between education and the demands of the global football ecosystem.
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ABOUT USC PAREDES
União Sport Club de Paredes is a Portuguese sports club founded in 1924 in the Porto district of Paredes. Its men’s football team currently competes in the third tier of Portugal’s professional football.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Furthermore, various football-related stakeholders seek the services of The FBA for the creation and/or delivery of a variety of tailor-made workshops, certificates, or diplomas. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, NWSL, USL, Belgian FA, CF Monterrey, Saudi Pro League, Brighton & Hove Albion, Socios.com, Rangers FC, SL Benfica, Mazatlán FC, Common Goal, Double Pass and Teammate Football Management.
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