The visionary who turned a “no” into a global movement. Marco Ribeiro is the driving force behind the Goalkeeping.pt ecosystem. With a career dedicated to sports management and an unwavering passion for the “art of defending,” Marco was responsible for identifying, more than a decade ago, a critical gap in Portuguese football: the lack of elite, specialized training for goalkeeper coaches. Challenged by the demands of high performance, he envisioned and brought to life the International Goalkeeper Congress , transforming it into the largest event in the world in this field. His leadership is defined by a unique ability to build bridges. He is the one who connects academic theory with the reality of top-level competitions, bringing names from the Premier League, La Liga, and the Bundesliga to Portugal. Today, as Director of Goalkeeping.pt, his focus is on the expansion of the Academy and the continuous certification of the profession, ensuring that every coach has the tools to define, defend, and dominate. The Leadership Methodology “We don’t just build events; we build careers. My mission is to ensure that Goalkeeping.pt is the safe ‘home’ where knowledge is shared without filters. If goalkeeper training is a science, we are the laboratory.”

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Goalkeeping - International Congress

For over a decade, the Goalkeeping International Congress has defined the trends in specific training. What started as a challenge has become the mandatory reference for those who live for the goal. For 4 days, Porto transforms into the world capital of "Goalkeeping". We bring science from the auditoriums to the pitch, uniting academic elite with coaches who walk the stages of the Champions League. It's not just an event; it's the annual reunion of our family. BUY TICKET

15 to 18 MAY 2026 OPORTO | City ParkSports Complex

09 TO 20 NOVEMBER 2026

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WHY ATTEND THE

INTERNATIONAL GOALKEEPERS CONGRESS

Because evolution doesn't happen in isolation. Here, you won't just watch; you will interact. We offer unprecedented access to methodologies from clubs like Manchester United, Juventus, or Benfica. It is a unique opportunity to network, debate ideas face-to-face with your idols, and see, live, the drills that change games. If you want to be one step ahead, your place is here.