Southwest Paraná. Brazil.

The next generation of Brazilian football is born here.

We are Azuriz. We are the Gralha Azul. Far from the major centers, in the highlands of Southwest Paraná, we develop athletes and citizens for the world.

Train with Azuriz

The Club

A youth-first football academy with a national track record.

Founded as a corporate club on August 30th 2017 and launched competitively in February 2018, Azuriz Futebol Clube is a Brazilian SAF based in Pato Branco, in the state of Paraná. Our high performance training center, the CT Gralha Azul, sits in nearby Marmeleiro, with four full-size pitches, a 64-bed dormitory, physiotherapy center, auditorium and industrial kitchen. We hold the official Clube Formador certificate from the Brazilian Football Confederation.

CBF Clube Formador

Officially certified developer of young talent, listed by the Brazilian Football Confederation among the country's leading academies.

2022 Copa do Brasil. Undefeated.

Eliminated Botafogo-SP and Mirassol on our way to the third round. Knocked out by Bahia without losing a single match.

Strategic partnership with Flamengo

Joint development pathway with one of the largest clubs in South America, with priority access for our standout young talents.

Tryout

Train with Azuriz.

If you believe in your football, we want to see you on the pitch. Boys aged 12 to 20 are welcome to apply for our scouting sessions at CT Gralha Azul and partner hubs across Southwest Paraná.