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Historically, Palmeiras did not have a reputation for nurturing and selling homegrown players. While clubs like Corinthians, São Paulo, and Santos have a storied tradition of player development, Palmeiras struggled in this area until a strategic overhaul was initiated. Key figures such as Paulo Nobre, Maurício Galiotte, and Leila Pereira played significant roles in transforming the club’s approach to youth development, supported by skilled personnel in their sports management team.