U17 standout Thiago hails win and top spot: “We fight for each other”

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·15. Juli 2026

U17 standout Thiago hails win and top spot: “We fight for each other”

Fluminense beat Grêmio 3-0 last Tuesday (14) and took over the lead in the Brazilian Under-17 Championship with 19 points. With only one defeat and six goals conceded in eight matches, the boys from Xerém have the best defense in the competition. One of the standouts in the defensive system and the scorer of one of the goals in the previous round’s win, Thiago is celebrating the team’s good run in the tournament.

“I’m extremely happy to help the team by scoring my first goal in the championship, but what really matters is the three points we earned in such a commanding win. It was another game without conceding, which, for me, is truly very gratifying. Fábio (José, my center-back partner) and I are constantly improving. Not only the defensive system, but every player on the team works very hard for one another. That’s the reason we’ve been so successful in our defensive solidity,” said Thiago.

The week continues in a decisive mood for coach Thiago Macedo’s youngsters. Now, the focus is on the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca final, scheduled for Saturday (18/07) at 2:45 p.m. in Xerém. The second leg will be on the 25th at 10 a.m. at Nivaldo Pereira. If the aggregate score is tied, the matchup will be decided on penalties.

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“It’s very special to take the lead in the Brazilian championship with three points at Xerém. We know the weight of the Tricolor shirt, so the goal was just a detail. What really mattered was getting the win. It’s a constant switch of focus, so now we’re going to concentrate and prepare to play a great match against Vasco at our home ground,” the defender concluded.

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