Region
Brazil
Huge talent pipeline and a major export market. Scouting, youth-development and agency work sit close to the player-sale economy.
BRLcurrency
35%pay level vs UK, illustrative
3key bodies
League structure
Série A to D, state championships and an intense youth system that sells many players abroad.
Governing bodies and unions
CBF, Série A clubs and state federations, FENAPAF (players' union).
Coaching licences
The CBF Academy runs coaching licences up to a Pro licence. Many older managers came through playing careers, though formal study is now growing.
Qualification recognition in Brazil
- Confederation Coaching Licences (AFC, CAF, CONMEBOL, Concacaf) (Strong)
- Referee Course & Referee Grades (Strong)
- Football Agent Licence (FIFA Agent Exam) (Strong)
- Sport or Football Business Degree (Strong)
- Sports Law Qualifications (LLM or Solicitor/Bar with Specialism) (Strong)
- Sport & Exercise Science Degree (Strong)
- Physiotherapy Degree & Professional Registration (Strong)
- Medical Degree & Sport and Exercise Medicine Training (Strong)
- Sport Psychology Training & Registration (Strong)
- Data & Analytics Courses (SQL, Python, Machine Learning) (Strong)
- Journalism Qualification (NCTJ, broadcast or degree) (Strong)
- Marketing & Digital Marketing Qualifications (Strong)
- Teaching Qualification (QTS or equivalent) (Strong)
- Language Certificates (Strong)
- Degree in Any Subject (Strong)
- UEFA Coaching Licences (C, B, A, Pro) (Recognised)
- Goalkeeper Coaching Licences (Recognised)
- Football Management Certificate (UEFA CFM) (Recognised)
- Executive Master for International Players (UEFA MIP) (Recognised)
- Football Law Programme (Recognised)
- International Master in Sport (FIFA Master) (Recognised)
- Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA or local equivalent) (Recognised)
- Strength & Conditioning Accreditation (Recognised)
- Sports Nutrition Qualifications & Registration (Recognised)
- Sports Massage & Soft-Tissue Therapy Courses (Recognised)
- Performance Analysis or Sports Analytics Degree (Recognised)
- Groundsmanship & Turf Management Qualifications (Recognised)
- Introductory Coaching Award (FA Level 1) (Limited)
- Youth Coaching Award (FA Youth Award) (Limited)
- Safeguarding Children Training & Background Check (Limited)
- First Aid in Football (Limited)
- Sports Therapy Degree (Limited)
- Scouting & Talent Identification Courses (Limited)
- Sports Ground Safety Officer Qualifications (Limited)
- Spectator Safety Steward Training (Limited)
- Vocational Sport Qualification (BTEC or equivalent) (Limited)
- Coaching or Sport Apprenticeship (Limited)
Roles and indicative pay
Illustrative estimates in BRL. Many roles are unpaid or part-time at grassroots level.
| Role | Qualification | Indicative pay |
|---|---|---|
| Playing & Player Development | ||
| Academy Scholar | Not needed | R$7.3K to R$49K |
| Semi-Professional Player | Not needed | R$4.9K to R$61K |
| Professional Player (Lower Leagues) | Not needed | R$61K to R$290K |
| Top-Flight Professional Player | Not needed | R$370K to R$6.1M |
| Coaching & Technical | ||
| Grassroots Coach | Strongly preferred | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$20K |
| Community Football Coach | Strongly preferred | R$39K to R$69K |
| Academy Coach | Required | R$54K to R$130K |
| Academy Head of Coaching | Required | R$130K to R$320K |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Strongly preferred | R$54K to R$290K |
| Set-Piece Coach | Helpful | R$86K to R$610K |
| Assistant Coach | Required | R$98K to R$980K |
| Head Coach / Manager | Required | R$150K to R$8.6M |
| National Team Coach | Required | R$200K to R$3.7M |
| Medical, Performance & Sports Science | ||
| Sports Therapist | Strongly preferred | R$54K to R$110K |
| Club Physiotherapist | Required | R$78K to R$270K |
| Head of Medical | Required | R$160K to R$540K |
| Club Doctor | Required | R$170K to R$610K |
| Sport Scientist | Strongly preferred | R$54K to R$120K |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Strongly preferred | R$69K to R$230K |
| Head of Performance | Strongly preferred | R$160K to R$540K |
| Sport Psychologist | Required | R$78K to R$270K |
| Performance Nutritionist | Strongly preferred | R$73K to R$220K |
| Soft-Tissue Therapist (Masseur) | Helpful | R$44K to R$93K |
| Analysis & Data | ||
| Match Data Collector | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$29K |
| Performance Analyst (Academy / Lower League) | Helpful | R$44K to R$88K |
| First-Team Performance Analyst | Helpful | R$73K to R$180K |
| Opposition Analyst | Helpful | R$69K to R$170K |
| Football Data Scientist | Strongly preferred | R$98K to R$240K |
| Football Data Engineer | Strongly preferred | R$110K to R$270K |
| Head of Analysis | Helpful | R$150K to R$420K |
| Football Trader / Odds Compiler | Strongly preferred | R$69K to R$200K |
| Scouting & Recruitment | ||
| Match Scout (Part-Time) | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$34K |
| Academy / Youth Scout | Strongly preferred | R$39K to R$93K |
| Professional Scout | Not needed | R$69K to R$180K |
| Recruitment Analyst | Helpful | R$64K to R$150K |
| International Scout | Not needed | R$49K to R$170K |
| Loan & Player Pathway Manager | Helpful | R$78K to R$200K |
| Chief Scout | Not needed | R$130K to R$390K |
| Head of Recruitment | Not needed | R$160K to R$540K |
| Sporting Direction & Football Management | ||
| Football Administrator | Not needed | R$44K to R$69K |
| Player Liaison / Player Care Officer | Not needed | R$54K to R$110K |
| Club Interpreter / Translator | Not needed | R$54K to R$130K |
| Player Registration & Compliance Officer | Strongly preferred | R$59K to R$130K |
| Academy Education & Welfare Officer | Required | R$59K to R$120K |
| Football Operations Manager | Helpful | R$86K to R$230K |
| Academy Manager | Required | R$150K to R$420K |
| Technical Director | Strongly preferred | R$200K to R$860K |
| Sporting Director / Director of Football | Strongly preferred | R$220K to R$2.9M |
| Agents & Player Representation | ||
| Agency Assistant / Intern | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$59K |
| Licensed Football Agent | Required | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$730K |
| Senior Agent / Head of Representation | Required | R$150K to R$7.3M |
| Agency Founder / Director | Required | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$12M |
| Image Rights & Brand Manager | Helpful | R$73K to R$270K |
| Match Officials | ||
| Youth Referee | Required | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$7.3K |
| Grassroots Referee | Required | R$2.4K to R$22K |
| Semi-Professional / National-List Referee | Required | R$12K to R$69K |
| Professional Referee | Required | R$120K to R$390K |
| Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Official | Required | R$110K to R$340K |
| Referee Assessor / Observer | Required | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$49K |
| Referee Development Officer | Strongly preferred | R$64K to R$120K |
| Stadium, Pitch & Matchday Operations | ||
| Match-Day Steward | Strongly preferred | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$29K |
| Kit Manager | Not needed | R$44K to R$110K |
| Groundsperson | Helpful | R$44K to R$83K |
| Head Groundsperson / Pitch Manager | Strongly preferred | R$93K to R$270K |
| Travel & Logistics Coordinator | Not needed | R$54K to R$100K |
| Ticketing Manager | Helpful | R$69K to R$170K |
| Supporter Liaison Officer | Not needed | R$49K to R$98K |
| Safety Officer | Required | R$86K to R$220K |
| Stadium Operations Manager | Helpful | R$86K to R$220K |
| Commercial, Marketing & Fan Engagement | ||
| Commercial Assistant | Helpful | R$44K to R$69K |
| Hospitality & Ticket Sales Executive | Not needed | R$54K to R$120K |
| Sponsorship Sales Executive | Helpful | R$59K to R$130K |
| Social Media & Digital Content Manager | Not needed | R$54K to R$150K |
| Fan Engagement Manager | Helpful | R$78K to R$170K |
| Merchandise & Retail Manager | Helpful | R$69K to R$160K |
| Marketing Manager | Helpful | R$78K to R$180K |
| Partnerships Manager | Helpful | R$93K to R$210K |
| Head of Commercial / Commercial Director | Helpful | R$170K to R$610K |
| Media, Content & Broadcasting | ||
| Football Content Creator | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$150K |
| Club Press & Communications Officer | Helpful | R$59K to R$120K |
| Club Video Producer / Editor | Not needed | R$54K to R$120K |
| Football Photographer | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$110K |
| Local Football Reporter | Strongly preferred | R$49K to R$83K |
| Football Journalist | Strongly preferred | R$69K to R$180K |
| Broadcast Producer | Helpful | R$73K to R$200K |
| Match Commentator | Not needed | R$24K to R$610K |
| Pundit / Analyst (Media) | Not needed | R$12K to R$1.2M |
| Governance, Legal & Finance | ||
| Club Accountant | Strongly preferred | R$64K to R$150K |
| Club Finance Director | Required | R$200K to R$730K |
| Football Lawyer | Required | R$110K to R$540K |
| Football Compliance & Regulation Officer | Strongly preferred | R$93K to R$230K |
| Safeguarding Officer | Required | R$69K to R$150K |
| Club Secretary / Administrator | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$98K |
| Football Governance & Regulatory Officer | Strongly preferred | R$86K to R$210K |
| Club Chief Executive | Not needed | R$240K to R$3.7M |
| Community, Grassroots & Education | ||
| Club Welfare Officer | Required | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$7.3K |
| Grassroots League Secretary | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$29K |
| Community Foundation Officer | Strongly preferred | R$49K to R$83K |
| Disability & Inclusion Football Coach | Strongly preferred | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$69K |
| Football Development Officer | Strongly preferred | R$61K to R$110K |
| Physical Education Teacher (Football Focus) | Required | R$69K to R$130K |
| Coach Educator / Tutor | Required | R$73K to R$210K |
| Club Foundation Director | Helpful | R$98K to R$220K |
| Business, Enterprise & Football Tech | ||
| Coaching Camp / Academy Owner | Strongly preferred | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$240K |
| Five-a-Side Venue Manager | Not needed | R$59K to R$130K |
| Football Tech Founder | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$490K |
| Football Apparel & Equipment Entrepreneur | Not needed | Unpaid or expenses, up to R$290K |
| Football Tech Product Manager | Strongly preferred | R$110K to R$260K |
| Football Data Account Manager | Helpful | R$64K to R$150K |
| Football Travel & Experience Operator | Not needed | R$49K to R$170K |