Dana Cup - Powered by Players - Take 1

Today we kick off an exciting new series: Powered by Players – a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible individuals who make the teams, who make the Dana Cup one of the most diverse and inspiring youth soccer tournaments in the world.

This series is all about hearing directly from the players themselves. They’ll share their stories, their experiences and what it means to be part of an event that celebrates equality, diversity, inclusion and empowerment.

From the first whistle to the final goal, these young talents bring passion, culture and dreams to the pitch – and together, they create something truly special.

Stay tuned as we dive into their stories – because at the Dana Cup, it’s the players who make the magic happen.

We kick off with a video from Ordin FC - Brazil

We are a selected team, not professional, based in São Paulo, who travel around the world representing our country in international competitions.

Dana Cup is our passion! As the second largest and hardest tournament we play, it’s been a fantastic journey to participate since 2012. Unspeakable atmosphere, tough games, fair opponents, good football fields, friendly people… How can we dislike? There’s no way to go wrong!

From your arrival, you feel the good vibes and excitement from the tournament’s leaders.

Dana Cup is not about winning, it’s about living!

Marcos Jardal – Ordin FC

Former Brazilian star Kaká, whose son played for Ordin FC, quoted - It's very good for the development of football to have tournaments like the Dana Cup.