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Kauã Santos
Kauã Santos (Kauã Morais Vieira dos Santos, born 2003, Vassouras) is a Brazilian goalkeeper for Eintracht Frankfurt, signed from Flamengo's U20 in 2023; second Brazilian keeper in the Bundesliga and a Brazil U20 international.
Kauê (footballer, born 2004)
Kauê (Kauê Rodrigues Pessanha, born 2004, Quissamã), Brazilian midfielder developed at Botafogo, 2024 Libertadores and Brasileirão winner, transferred to FC Porto B in July 2025; distinct from Corinthians goalkeeper Kauê born 2004.
Luca Meirelles
Luca Oliveira Meirelles, Brazilian centre-forward born 2007 in Goiânia, Santos academy graduate, joined Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2025; Série B and Ukrainian champion, CIES-valued at €32 million.
Lucas Freitas
Lucas Freitas (Lucas de Freitas Molarinho Chagas), Brazilian left-footed centre-back born 2001 in Rio de Janeiro; ex-Palmeiras, Juventude, Chapecoense; plays for Vasco da Gama (#43), 50 club matches by 2026, refused offers from Rubin Kazan, OH Leuven, and New York City FC.
Luighi
Luighi (Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos, born 2006) is a Brazilian centre-forward from Palmeiras' academy, a 2024 first-team goal scorer vs Flamengo, Brazil U-17/U-20 international, on loan at New York City FC in 2026.
Marquinhos (footballer, born 2003)
Marquinhos (Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar, born 2003), Brazilian winger; ex-Arsenal player loaned to Norwich City and Nantes, now at Cruzeiro permanently since June 2025.
Maycon Cardozo
Maycon Cardozo (Maycon Douglas Normanha Cardozo, born 2008, São Paulo) is a Brazilian winger at FC Bayern, number 49; raised in Thailand, first World Squad graduate to reach Bayern's first team, Bundesliga debut March 2026.
Otávio (defender, born 2005)
Otávio (Otávio Manoel Galdino Fernandes, born 2005) is a Brazilian central defender from Camboriú who played for Estrela Amadora and joined Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported 5 million euros. Not the Cruzeiro goalkeeper or Fluminense midfielder of the same name.
Otávio (goalkeeper, born 2005)
Otávio (Otávio Eleodoro Rezende Costa), born 2005 in Perdigão, Minas Gerais, is a Cruzeiro goalkeeper who became a Brazil senior international in September 2026, debuting against Australia.
Paulinho
Paulinho is the nickname of Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho (born 2000), a Brazilian forward from Vasco da Gama's youth ranks who won men's football gold for Brazil at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics while at Bayer Leverkusen.
Pedro Felipe (footballer, born 2004)
Pedro Felipe de Jesus Gomes, Brazilian centre-back born 2004 in Itajuípe, Bahia. Vitória and Palmeiras youth, Juventus Next Gen, Sassuolo loan, Racing Santander from August 2026, contract to 2030.
Pedro Lima (footballer, born 2006)
Pedro Lima (Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima), born 2006 in Cabedelo, Brazil, is a right-back from futsal and Sport Recife, sold to Wolverhampton for a record R$61 million in 2024, loaned to Porto B and São Paulo, a Brazil U17 World Cup player.
Reinier Jesus
Reinier Jesus (Reinier Jesus Carvalho, born 2002, Brasília) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who joined Real Madrid from Flamengo for €30m in 2020, made zero first-team appearances, won Olympic gold with Brazil, and signed for Atlético Mineiro in 2025.
Ricardo Mathias
Ricardo Mathias (Ricardo Mathias da Silva), Brazilian centre-forward born 2006 in Nova Iguaçu; Internacional youth product, 34 matches and 6 goals, Gaúcho 2025 and Brazil U17/U20 titles, sold to Al-Ahli Saudi FC in December 2025.
Riquelme Fillipi
Riquelme Fillipi (Riquelme Fillipi Marinho de Souza), Brazilian left winger born 2006 in Santo André; Palmeiras youth product, Brasileirão Sub-20 MVP 2025, sold to Inter Miami CF in September 2026.
Robinho Júnior
Robinho Júnior (Robson de Souza Júnior, Juninho), born 2007 in Santos, is a Santos FC left-sided attacker and son of Robinho; Paulista Sub-17 top scorer 2024, professional debut July 2025, contract to April 2027.
Rodrygo
Rodrygo (Rodrygo Silva de Goes), Brazilian forward born 2001 in Osasco; Santos 2017-2019 then Real Madrid, 70 goals in 292 games, two Champions Leagues, 2022 semifinal brace vs Manchester City; Brazil international; ACL rupture March 2026 ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.
Ryan Roberto
Ryan Roberto de Oliveira Dantas (born 2008, São Paulo) is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who came through Athletico Paranaense and Flamengo, starred in the U20 Copa Libertadores, debuted for Flamengo in 2026, and joined Shakhtar Donetsk in June 2026.
Sávio (footballer, born 2004)
Sávio (Sávio Moreira de Oliveira, also known as Savinho), born 2004 in São Mateus, Brazil, is a Brazilian left-footed winger who broke through at Girona, played for Manchester City, and joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2026 for a reported £75m.
Sergio Mendonça
Sergio Mendonca (Sérgio de Mendonça Siqueira Filho, born 2004) is a Brazilian centre-forward, 1.91 m, who played for Botafogo U20, Maricá, Young Lions (8 goals in 19 games), and joined Isen Mulang FC in Indonesia's Super League in August 2026.
Souza (footballer, born 2006)
Souza (João Victor de Souza Menezes, born 2006, Mauá, Brazil) is a Brazilian left-back from Santos's academy who joined Tottenham Hotspur in January 2026 and moved on loan to Porto in August 2026; a Brazil under-17 international at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.
Victor Aznar
Victor Wehbi Aznar Ussen (Víctor Aznar), Brazilian goalkeeper born 2002 in São Paulo; Cádiz CF reserve and first-team keeper, 62 appearances, 34 starts with 9 clean sheets in 2025/26 LaLiga2, then sold to Lion City Sailors in August 2026.
Viery
Viery (Viery Fernandes Santos Lopes), born 2005 in Ubá, Brazil, is a centre-back who came through Grêmio's academy, debuted in 2025, and joined Fiorentina in July 2026 for up to €17 million.
Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior (Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior), Brazilian left winger born 2000 in São Gonçalo; Flamengo academy product signed by Real Madrid for €46m in 2018; two Champions League final goals, The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024, contract to 2032.
Vitor Roque
Vitor Roque (full name Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira) is a Brazilian forward who moved from Athletico Paranaense to Barcelona in 2023 and joined Palmeiras in 2025.
Wallace (footballer, born 2004)
Wallace (Wallace Gomes da Silva dos Santos, born 2004) is a Brazilian defender for Grêmio, squad number 82; distinct from the 2004-born Madureira midfielder Wallace Camilo dos Santos Leandro.
Wallace Yan
Wallace Yan (Wallace Yan de Souza Barreto, born 2005), Brazilian right-footed attacker from Flamengo's academy; 2024 U20 Libertadores top scorer, scored vs Chelsea at the 2025 Club World Cup, sold to RB Bragantino in 2026 for €6 million.
William Gomes
William Gomes (born 2006, Aracaju, Brazil) is a Brazilian right winger for FC Porto, signed from São Paulo in 2025 for €10 million; he won the 2025-26 Primeira Liga and renewed to 2031 with a €100 million release clause.