Player development
Age-appropriate coaching, regular competition and a clear route to higher levels of the game.
DEVELOP WITH PURPOSE
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澳科精英（MUST IPO） · SENIOR TEAM
Macau's Team.
Proven Champions.
Five-time Macau First Division champions, MUST IPO connects elite senior football with a structured pathway for Macau's next generation.
5Macau League champions
4Macau FA Cup winners
2015Academy established
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01 Why MUST IPO
One football ecosystem.
From first touch to senior football.
MUST IPO is a long-term football development platform connecting participation, structured training, competitive youth football, elite development and the senior team.
The pathway supports players from their first experience of the game through higher-level competition, while developing coaching, operations, events, media and wider football-industry capability in Macau.
Explore the pathway ↗One pathway
Entry, Development, Competitive Youth, Elite Youth and the Senior Team working as one connected system.
CONNECTED PROGRESSIONRegional experience
Competitive experience in Macau, Mainland China and international youth and senior football environments.
MACAU TO ASIA
01 / SENIOR TEAM
澳科精英（MUST IPO）
Compete with identity.
Five Macau First Division titles and four Macau FA Cups define a senior team that remains the pathway's highest competitive outlet.
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02 / ACADEMY
ESTABLISHED 2015
Develop every player.
More than 28 weekly sessions connect Development players, Elite Youth teams and school programmes across Macau.
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One connected pathway.
From a first experience of football to the U8–U19 Elite Youth pathway, every stage has a clear purpose and a meaningful next step.
Development for every stage.
ACADEMY ESTABLISHED 2015Development
Open player pathwayA structured environment for interest, core technique, confidence and sustained participation.
Enquire ↗Elite Youth
Selected competitive pathwayAdvanced training, regular competition and progression towards higher age groups and senior football.
Enquire ↗School Programmes
Tailored deliveryFootball programmes, team training, selection and activities designed around each school’s needs.
Enquire ↗Football Experiences
Events and outreachFootball experiences, community activities and partner programmes that bring more people into the game.
Enquire ↗28+Weekly training sessions
50+Development players
80Elite Youth players
100+Youth matches last year
03 Long-term training bases
Space to train. Capacity to grow.
Stable training environments support the senior team, youth pathway, school programmes, matches and football activities throughout the week.
01 / MUST STADIUMMacau University of Science and Technology Sports Ground
Standard 11-a-side football pitchSupports Senior Team, Elite Youth and Development training, together with friendly matches, youth competitions and football activities.
02 / TIS FIELDThe International School of Macao
Long-term youth training baseSupports Development players, football-school programmes, youth teams and related training, matches and activities subject to current arrangements.
04 Sporting leadership & coaching team
People shape the culture.
One sporting direction connects the senior team and academy, supported by coaches who guide each stage of the player pathway.
UEFA Pro Licence · First-Team Head Coach · Academy Technical Director
Santi Escudero
With more than 15 years of international experience across Spain, Australia and Macao, Santi has worked in professional men's and women's football, player development and coach education.
He leads the sporting project, connects the academy with the first team and implements a shared methodology across the club.
His objective is to develop intelligent, competitive players who understand the game, make effective decisions and progress through a clear development pathway.
UEFA Pro15+ yearsSpain · Australia · Macao
Academy coaching team
Guidance at every stage.
Head coaches lead the competitive age groups, supported by academy and specialist coaching across the wider programme.
01
Bruno Araujo
U8 Head Coach
02
Ronaldo Carisimo
U10 Head Coach
03
Bruno Figueredo
U14 Head Coach
04
Hei Long
Academy Coach
05
Ryan Ng
Academy Coach
06
William Maronesi
Academy Coach
07
Domingos Chan
Goalkeeper Coach
05 Competitive record
Proven in Macau. Connected beyond.
Senior honours, high-volume youth competition and regional experience give the pathway a strong competitive foundation.
Senior Team honours
Five league titles. Four FA Cups.
Macau First Division champions in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, with Macau FA Cup wins in 2018, 2021, 2022 and 2026.
Elite Youth
100+ matches in the past year.
The youth pathway includes local, regional and overseas competition, including a national top-ten finish among 1,500 teams at China 2034.
Events and operations
Built to deliver more than training.
MUST IPO plans and operates tournaments, invitation events, football experiences and partner activities, with Šuker Cup as a representative case.
AFC Cup 2023/24JSSL SingaporeFormosa TaiwanShanghai PANYIChina 2034
06 Useful information
Football at MUST IPO: your questions.
Learn about our club, youth programmes, training bases and how to get in touch.
What is MUST IPO?
MUST IPO (澳科精英) is a football club and youth development platform in Macau. It connects senior football, Development programmes, Elite Youth teams and school programmes. The academy was established in 2015.
What age groups do the youth programmes cover?
Development programmes cover ages 3–16, while the Elite Youth pathway covers U8–U19 teams. Contact MUST IPO to discuss the programme that suits the player’s age and experience.
How do Development and Elite Youth programmes differ?
Development focuses on interest in football, core technique, confidence and sustained participation. Elite Youth is a selected competitive pathway with advanced training, regular competition and progression towards higher age groups and senior football.
Where does MUST IPO train in Macau?
Training bases include the Macau University of Science and Technology Sports Ground (MUST Stadium) and the TIS Field at The International School of Macao. Venues and sessions depend on the programme and current arrangements; confirm the details with MUST IPO before attending.
How can I enquire about joining MUST IPO?
Email admin@mustipo.com to enquire about Development programmes, U8–U19 Elite Youth teams or the senior team. The club can provide the current programme and enrolment information.
Does MUST IPO work with schools and community partners?
Yes. MUST IPO offers school football programmes, team training, selection and activities tailored to each school’s needs. It also organises football experiences, community activities and partner programmes. Email admin@mustipo.com to discuss a project.
07 Contact MUST IPO
Your next step
starts here.
Whether you are a parent, player, partner or supporter, there is a place for you in the MUST IPO story.
General enquiryadmin@mustipo.com
LocationMacau
Official channels
MUST IPO, also written MUSTIPO and known as 澳科精英, brings together our senior team and youth academy. These are our official website and social accounts.
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Contact us about Development programmes, the U8–U19 Elite Youth pathway, school projects, partnerships, football events or the Senior Team.
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