FPF Leads Structural Progress in Women's Football Development in Brazil

The Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF) has emerged as a national reference in advancing women's football in Brazil through a comprehensive approach focused on structural investments, athlete training, and the organization of high-caliber competitions. Kin Saito, the executive director of women's football at FPF, highlighted the crucial role of the federation’s leadership, including president Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos and vice-presidents Mauro Silva, Bernardo Itri, and Mislaine Scarelli, in fostering a professional environment conducive to sustainable growth.

FPF has been pivotal in instituting structured youth categories for female players—a significant step given that most current Brazilian women footballers lacked access to development pathways during their youth. Kin Saito emphasized that while the existing generation of players, including many from the national team, did not benefit from such youth structures, recent creation of tournaments for younger age groups marks important progress.

The federation’s strategy prioritizes increasing participation and competition in women's sports to cultivate a strong culture moving forward. Kin underscored the necessity of expanding opportunities in competitions and sports engagement to support future generations of female athletes, asserting, "We need more competitions and to promote participation to build solid foundations for women's football."

These efforts by FPF set an inspiring example for other football institutions nationwide, illustrating that coordinated institutional support and structured developmental programs are key to elevating women's football in Brazil.