Portugal U21

The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future.

Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, the Portuguese under-21 team was formed. Until 1994, the team had a rather poor record, failing to qualify for each of the first eight UEFA under-21 Championships. Since 1994, the team has improved its record greatly, qualifying for five of the next seven tournaments, including the 2006 finals.

Having qualified for the 2006 tournament finals, UEFA announced that Portugal would host the finals in May and June. From 2007 onwards, host nations will be announced before the qualification stage and will not need to qualify.

Portugal U21 is the national youth soccer team of Portugal, consisting of players under the age of 21. The team is a breeding ground for young talent, providing a platform for promising players to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot in the senior national team.

Portugal U21 competes in various international tournaments, including the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where they face off against other top youth teams from around Europe. The team is known for its technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and strong work ethic on the field.

With a rich soccer tradition and a history of producing world-class players, Portugal U21 is a team to watch out for in youth soccer competitions. They are coached by experienced professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of Portuguese soccer stars.