# Palmeiras academy player reward program

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> Updated: 2026-08-22T16:56:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira has implemented a strategy of using youth academy players to assist the professional squad in tactical preparations. Following a victory over Cerro Porteño in the Conmebol Libertadores, Ferreira announced that performance bonuses for academy players involved in these preparations would be doubled.

Ferreira specifically recognized 19-year-old right-back João Gabriel for his leadership among the youth group. Gabriel has been utilized in training sessions to simulate the movements and characteristics of upcoming opponents, a methodology Ferreira has applied to various competitions including the Campeonato Paulista.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira rewards youth player João Gabriel

Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira doubled performance bonuses for U-20 player João Gabriel and other academy players who assisted the professional squad in tactical preparations for the Conmebol Libertadores.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palmeiras-coach-abel-ferreira-rewards-youth-player-joo-gabriel

### 2026-08-19: Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira doubles bonus for academy players

Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira announced a doubled bonus for youth academy players, specifically praising João Gabriel, for assisting the professional team's preparation for the Libertadores.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palmeiras-manager-abel-ferreira-doubles-bonus-for-academy-players

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