Angelo and two Brazilians named among world’s top under-17s | OneFootball

The British newspaper The Guardian released the Next Generation 2025 list this Tuesday, highlighting young prospects in world football. The list, composed of players born in 2008, includes three Brazilians: Angelo Cândido (São Paulo), Gabriel Mec (Grêmio), and Kauã Prates (Cruzeiro).

The 16-year-old player from São Paulo has been standing out in the youth categories of Tricolor. Angelo also played an important role in the U-17 National Team, participating in the South American championship campaign of the category and scoring a goal in the final.

Although he has not yet played among the professionals, Angelo is already signed. In January 2027, the young player will join Strasbourg, France, a club owned by the BlueCo consortium, the same group that controls Chelsea.

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Another Brazilian on the list is Kauã Prates from Cruzeiro. The 17-year-old left-back also was part of the South American champion squad, but unlike Ângelo, he has already played professionally. Promoted by Leonardo Jardim, the young player has already played eight matches for the main team.

The third Brazilian on the list is the attacking midfielder Gabriel Mec from Grêmio. Although he was not called up for the South American championship, the 17-year-old player draws attention for his performance in the youth categories of Imortal. This season, he played in the Copinha and was a regular starter for the team, even being younger than the age limit.

The Next Generation survey by The Guardian, which highlights the main prospects in world football, is published annually. In 2024, for example, the Brazilians on the list were Estêvão (Palmeiras), Gabriel Carvalho (Internacional), and Riquelme Felipe (Fluminense).

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