Three Brazilians Shine on The Guardian List!
The famous English newspaper The Guardian has just released a really cool list featuring 60 promises of world football who were born in 2009, and guess what? Three Brazilians are on it, representing our country. Let’s get to know these talented players!
Who are they?
The standout Brazilian players who deserve attention are:
- Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras)
- Iago Machado (Corinthians)
- Eduardo Pape (Cruzeiro)
These kids have already shown what they’re capable of in Brazil’s youth teams and are considered true standouts of their generation.
What are they up to?
Let’s take a look at each of them:
Eduardo Conceição
- He plays as a forward and is already part of the sub-20 at Palmeiras, but pay attention: he’s also training with the senior squad!
- He has a contract that runs until 2029, and a release clause of 100 million euros. Palmeiras is betting that he will be sold for something around R$ 300 million. That’s a lot of money, right?
Iago Machado
- This one is the team’s center-back! Iago did all his training in Corinthians’ youth system and already made his debut for the main squad in September, where he had the honor of playing against Flamengo.
- The amount a club would need to pay to take him out of there exceeds R$ 630 million. He’s truly highly valued talent!
Eduardo Pape
- Playing as a midfielder, Pape was one of the stars of the South American U-17, scoring four goals in five matches.
- Recently, he renewed his contract with Cruzeiro until 2029 and is also part of the under-20 team. This kid has a future!
Other Internationally Recognized Standouts
The Guardian’s list doesn’t stop there! The American Cavan Sullivan was also highlighted. The paper calls him the “new Toni Kroos” and says he’s the top name in the U.S. youth system. He’s playing for the senior team of the Philadelphia Union.
The list includes young talents from various countries, such as Argentina, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Easy to see that the future of football is full of stars ready to shine!
So, if you didn’t know these talents yet, it’s time to keep an eye on them! This team promises to make a lot of noise on the world’s pitches!
Source: uol.com.br