摘要：This research aims to present what’s the certification of football players developer clubs and the implementation process in Brazil and Portugal. For that, we conducted a qualitative study using document analysis and semi-structured interviews, both interpreted by content analysis. We noticed regulation is similar in both countries, not only on technical and medical aspects, but also on educational and social ones, with emphasis on the detailing and obligatoriness of Portuguese rules. Regards application, it was verified that Brazil is at a more advanced stage, in Portugal this process will start on the 2015/2016 season, although rules are applied with limitations and failures.
关键词：Football; Player’s Development; Development Clubs´ Certification; Brazil; Portugal.
