Real Madrid tracking 7️⃣ Copinha 2026 starlets, says report

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·6. Januar 2026

Real Madrid tracking 7️⃣ Copinha 2026 starlets, says report

After the successful signings of Vini Jr., Rodrygo, and Endrick, Real Madrid has already set its sights on its next targets in Brazilian football.

According to the Spanish newspaper As, the Merengue club sent scouts to the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior with a list of seven promising names.

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Real’s Targets

The Spanish club’s strategy focuses on players who already show maturity, even at youth level:

Palmeiras: Center-back Benedetti is the most “professional-ready” name on the list. Already integrated into Abel Ferreira’s squad, he is seen as a modern and physical defender.
São Paulo: The current champion dominates the list with three forwards:Lucca: Has already scored a goal for the senior team in the Libertadores.Paulinho: Hero of the 2025 title (scored twice in the final against Corinthians).Gustavo Zabarelli: The “youngest” of the group. At just 16 years old, he is regarded as a prodigy.
Lucca: Has already scored a goal for the senior team in the Libertadores.
Paulinho: Hero of the 2025 title (scored twice in the final against Corinthians).
Gustavo Zabarelli: The “youngest” of the group. At just 16 years old, he is regarded as a prodigy.
Fluminense: The Merengue club is eyeing forwards Wesley Natã and Riquelme Felipe. Both are registered for the Copinha, but are taking part in pre-season with the main squad in Rio.
Corinthians: Midfielder Gui Amorim, 17, is the big bet. Wearing the number 10 shirt and captain of the under-17s, he is making his Copinha debut carrying the expectation of becoming the next great playmaker at Parque Jorge.

Flamengo’s Absence and the Brazilian Calendar

The newspaper As also commented on Flamengo’s absence from the tournament.

The fact that the Rubro-Negro prioritized using the under-20 team in the Campeonato Carioca was cited as an example of the difficulties of the Brazilian calendar, which often keeps the main prospects away from the Copinha showcase.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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