With long tradition in developing talent on its academy, Coritiba generates great players that leave the club to play for the Brazilian National Squad and for the main clubs in the world. This is the case of recent players such as Alex (Fenerbahçe SK), Adriano (Sevilla FC) and Rafinha (Schalke 04).

Being a part of the managerial directions, the investment in developing talent contributes to constantly add new names to the hall of the supporters' idols. Besides Alex, Adriano and Rafinha, Coritiba has produced players like Marcel, Robert, Miranda, Juninho and Henrique. Today, Coritiba's new generation counts with high-rated players such as Pedro Ken, Keirrison, Marlos, Dirceu and Rodrigo Mancha.

The success on developing talent is based on the work done by the professionals responsible for the area. Today, Coritiba have state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly specialized sport professionals. The income generated by these players is another great incentive to make more and more investments on the academy and on the youth team. The club invests heavily on their future players, providing them with the best work conditions available, which enhances the value of these future stars to become excellent professionals and exceed on the competitive environment of professional football.

Following this work, the club has set partnerships with football clubs and companies, establishing projects such as players exchange programs, clinics with the clubs professionals, football camps for kids and international football schools