"Factory of Dreams: Benfica" premiered in the United States on Fox

The latest documentary series from award-winning NEO Studios - "Factory of Dreams: Benfica" - premiered this week in the United States on FOX Soccer Plus. The four-episode documentary series follows the young prodigies and operations of the Benfica Campus.

Filmed during the 2021/22 season, "Factory of Dreams: Benfica" offers viewers unprecedented access behind the scenes at Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Training Center and to the club's new generation of talents, unveiling the excellent training conditions that have helped cement its reputation as one of the best academies in the world.

Although only a fraction of the young athletes that join the Academy make it to the first team, this documentary series highlights footballers who left their families behind to follow their dreams and succeed in professional football, revealing the ups and downs of the careers of these young talents.

Through first-hand accounts of Academy players and interviews with some of its most recognized talents – António Silva, Henrique Araújo, João Félix, Rúben Dias, Ederson Moraes, and João Cancelo –"Factory of Dreams: Benfica" reveals behind the scenes of Formar à Benfica [Train the Benfica Way] at a club that is already the biggest reference of youth development in Europe, including the decisions that need to be made for the club to continue to be a reference in European football.

"Airing 'Factory of Dreams: Benfica' on FOX Soccer Plus gives us an unparalleled opportunity for this series and the talents that are featured in it", claims Anouk Mertens, CEO of NEO Studios Global.

"As football continues to gain in popularity in the US, so does interest in all content about this sport. Benfica is a big brand worldwide, and we hope this documentary series can spread the spirit of European football and help win over North American fans", he said.

"Factory of Dreams: Benfica" was produced by NEO Studios and broadcast on FOX in the United States. Jimmy Rutherford, Jon Gale, and Anouk Mertens are the producers.