In 2024, Brazil is producing a new generation of wonderkids. This year, we focus on talents under 18, who blend skill, agility, and football IQ, ready to add to Brazil’s rich football legacy.
The list will represent Brazil’s deep connection with football, from local clubs to the international stage, aspiring to follow in the footsteps of legends like Pelé, Zico, Romário, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and more.
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2024’s Most Promising Brazilian Football Prodigies Under 18
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Endrick
At just 17, Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, known simply as Endrick, has already made waves at Palmeiras and is set to join Real Madrid in 2024.
O primeiro gol no Bernabéu foi representando o Brasil e o #MaiorCampeãoDoBrasil! ENDRICK! 😎#AvantiPalestra#CriaDaAcademia pic.twitter.com/ccmbX8K1tP
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) March 26, 2024
His career highlights include scoring 165 goals in 169 games for Palmeiras’ youth teams and winning the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2022 and 2023, along with individual accolades like the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Newcomer in 2022.
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Estêvão
Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves, also known as Estevão or Messinho, is a 17-year-old winger for Palmeiras.
TEM POUCA ESTRELA, O MOLEQUE? Estêvão Willian, senhoras e senhores! QUE GOLAÇO! 💫#AvantiPalestra #PALxJUV#JuntosNoBrasileirão pic.twitter.com/eV0sMAILIf
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) June 24, 2024
His achievements with the club’s youth teams include multiple Campeonato Paulista Sub-17 and Copa do Brasil Sub-17 titles. He made his professional debut in 2023, contributing to Palmeiras’ Série A title win.
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Luís Guilherme
Midfielder Luís Guilherme Lira dos Santos, 18, plays for Palmeiras. Since joining the club in 2017, he has proved his skills, debuting for the first team in 2023 and winning the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in the same year.
Luiz Guilherme, minha #CriaDaAcademia, foi convocado para amistosos pela Seleção Brasileira Sub-15 🇧🇷 ➤ https://t.co/3MyUWvdvQG#AvantiPalestra pic.twitter.com/23MzJM8jz9
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) September 9, 2019
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Lorran
Lorran Lucas Pereira de Sousa, known as Lorran, is a 18-year-old attacking midfielder for Flamengo. Since signing his first professional contract in 2022, he has become the youngest scorer in Flamengo’s history.
A goal and an assist for Lorran last night ⚽️🅰️ pic.twitter.com/xa60fHvXAG
— Flamengo (@Flamengo_en) May 12, 2024
His talents were recognized early, and he continues to develop as a key player for the club.
These 18+ Brazilian talents have the potential to become the future of football. They’re set to uphold Brazil’s legacy of excellence in the sport. Keep an eye on them as they emerge as the next generation of stars.
