Alverca climbs Portuguese football pyramid with Vinícius Júnior's support

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Alverca climbs Portuguese football pyramid with Vinícius Júnior's support

Summary

Alverca has made significant progress in Portuguese football, recently earning promotion to the top flight in 2025. The club reformed after folding in 2005 and has since revamped its squad and leadership. With a new co-owner in Vinícius Júnior, they aim to establish themselves at a higher level. Sporting director Fernando Malta emphasizes their intent to be transformative within the league.

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Key Details

•Alverca promoted to Portuguese top flight in 2025.
•Club had previously folded in 2005 after relegation.
•Vinícius Júnior serves as a co-owner.
•The club aims to be a transformative force in the league.
•Smart scouting and celebrity ties are key to their rise.

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What they're saying

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Their rise is down to smart scouting and clever links with celebrities such as Eduardo Camavinga and Travis Scott By Get French Football News Alverca have been busy in the last few years. They have shot up the Portuguese pyramid while changing owners, buying a whole new squad and bringing in one of the world’s most famous footballers as a co-owner. The club’s sporting director, Fernando Malta, says they want to be “gamechangers”. Historically a satellite club for nearby Benfica, Alverca were first promoted to the top flight in 1998 but folded in 2005 after a costly relegation. The club reformed and gradually made its way through the regional divisions before earning back-to-back promotions to take them to the Portuguese top flight in 2025. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Luke Entwistle

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