Transfers: SL Benfica's academy the world's most "profitable" in terms of revenue since 2015 (CIES)

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João Félix signed for Club Atletico de Mardrid in 2019 from SL Benfica for a club-record of €126m - ©  SL Benfica

With €379m received via the sale of players that have graduated from its academy, SL Benfica (Liga Portugal Bwin) is the club that has generated the most revenue since 2015, according to the "Weekly Post" from the CIES Football Observatory published on 28/02/2022. The Portuguese club is followed by Real Madrid CF (LaLiga Santander) in second...

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João Félix signed for Club Atletico de Mardrid in 2019 from SL Benfica for a club-record of €126m - ©  SL Benfica

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