Youth development is the main pillar of Clube União Micaelense. It’s in the youth ranks that the club’s future is built — and it’s also where the most time, dedication, and rigour are invested. It’s no coincidence that CUM holds 4-star Certified Training Entity status, a stamp of quality that reflects the standard of the entire training structure, from how training sessions are organised to the individual support given to each athlete.
In the 2025/2026 season, the club’s youth setup was organised into 9 teams, from 7-a-side to 11-a-side football:
7-a-side Football — Benjamins: Sub-10 B, Sub-10 A and Sub-11, and Infantis: Sub-12
9-a-side Football — Infantis: Sub-13
11-a-side Football — Iniciados: Sub-14 and Sub-15, Juvenis: Sub-17, and Juniores: Sub-19
In total, CUM’s youth setup brings together close to 200 athletes, guided by a coaching staff of more than 20 coaches.
Training sessions mostly take place at the Estádio Municipal Marquês Jácome Correia, the club’s home ground. Due to space management needs, some teams also train, occasionally, at the Arrifes field.
2025/2026 Season Results
| Team | São Miguel Championship (AFPD) | São Miguel Cup (AFPD) | Other AFPD Cups | Tournaments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-10 B | 9th place | — | 13th place (João de Deus Braga Cup) | João Chicharrinho Tournament |
| Sub-10 A | 2nd place | — | 2nd place (João de Deus Braga Cup) | Figueiras Cup Portugal Undercup Monção |
| Sub-11 | 3rd place | — | 4th place (Aurélio Augusto César Cup) | International Football Tournament Azores Portugal Undercup Monção João Pexim (winners) |
| Sub-12 | 2nd place | — | Winners (Mariano Raposo Cup) | Angra do Heroísmo Cup Copa do Guadiana |
| Sub-13 | Winners | — | 2nd place (Pauleta Cup) | Pauleta Azores Soccer Cup (2nd place) Footmania Caldas da Rainha (2nd place) |
| Sub-14 | 3rd place | 12th place | Winners (Dorvalino Moniz Barreto Cup) | — |
| Sub-15 | 2nd place | 2nd place | Winners (Medeiros Ferreira Cup) | Aveiro Cup (winners) |
| Juvenis | 2nd place | Winners | 2nd place (Fernando Anselmo Cup) | — |
| Juniores | 2nd place | 2nd place | — | — |
Vencedores Taça Mariano Raposo Sub12 (25/26)
