Silves, Algarve, Portugal
SilvesFC
Portugal
Train and compete in the Algarve through Silves FC, founded in 1919.
About the club
Silves FC
Silves FC plays in black and white and is led by President Carlos Placa. Its stadium and residential football environment are based in Silves, in the Algarve.
League structure
A.F.Algarve1stDivision·Fifthtier
One promotion below the Campeonato de Portugal. International players start in the B-team environment; progression to the first team is earned.
Accommodation
Your base in Portugal.
The Silves programme describes a residence across the road from the stadium, three meals a day and access to the pitch, gym, study hall and physiotherapy on foot. Confirm the arrangements for your dates with the team.
Club facilities
Team
The Silves FC environment.
Carlos Placa is President of Silves FC. The international programme includes dedicated coaching sessions and training alongside the club’s squad environment.
Other locations
How it works
Fivestepsfrom
formtofirstsession.
Submit the form
Share your programme interest, current level, goals, timing and budget, then your contact details. Your application is saved for recruitment review.
Application review
Our team reviews your background, goals and budget, then contacts you about next steps. A booking is not offered automatically.
Video call
A full evaluation with a coach. We review footage together and map the realistic routes: Dubai, Manchester or Portugal.
WhatsApp group
You join a dedicated group with the family, the coach and the operations team. Everything — documents, dates, questions — in one place.
Transit to the academy
Once accepted, confirm your registration, travel, accommodation and arrival arrangements with the team before you leave.
Player application