Bafode Carvalho
Executive Team
FOUNDER, CEO & Chairman
He developed his career across Portugal and internationally, with experience in countries including England, China, Thailand, and Cyprus. He is the founder and CEO of CIFA Elite, where he leads the vision and development of a structured pathway connecting grassroots football to the professional level.
Technical Team - Portugal
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Kaby Djalo
COACH
Developed at Boavista FC and Chelsea FC, Kaby Djalo built his career across multiple countries, including Cyprus, Romania, Poland, Finland, England, Iceland, and Portugal. Now a coach, he brings valuable international experience and a high-performance mindset to CIFA Elite Portugal. -
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João Santos
COACH
Developed at Boavista FC and a former Portugal U16 and U17 international, João went on to play for Leixões SC and Varzim SC. He began coaching in 2015 and has since held key leadership roles, including Technical Director, now joining CIFA Elite Portugal to support player development and progression. -
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Leandro Silva
COORDINATOR AND SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Having developed in Brazil with Volta Redonda and Fluminense, and built his career across respected Portuguese clubs such as Santa Clara, Estoril Praia, and Chaves, he now plays a key role at CIFA Elite Portugal as Safeguarding Officer and Coordinator, overseeing player welfare and daily performance standards.
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