Botafogo register first-team players for the Copinha, see the list | OneFootball

Botafogo released on Tuesday the list of 39 players registered for the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, which will take place in January 2026. Among the names are Álvaro Montoro and Jordan Barrera, who were frequently used by coach Davide Ancelotti in the professional team.

Montoro finished 2025 with 23 matches, four goals, and three assists. Barrera, on the other hand, gained momentum at the end of the season after recovering from injury. The forward played six matches and scored one goal. Both players are under 20 years old and are within the age limit to participate in the Copinha.

Ecuadorian goalkeeper Cristhian Loor, midfielder Cauã Zappelini, and forwards Nathan Fernandes and Panamanian Kadir, who are part of the U-20 squad, also received playing time from Davide in 2025.

The Botafogo U-20 team is coached by Rodrigo Bellão and is in Group 22, based in Taubaté-SP, alongside Águia de Marabá-PA, Estrela de Março-BA, and Taubaté-SP.

Check out the registered players

Goalkeepers:

Cristhian Loor (06) Rhyan Luca (06) Cleber Lucas (07) Matheus Lima (07) João Vitor (08)

Defenders:

Kadu (05) Bruno França (05) Gabriel Abdias (06) Kauã Branco (06) Justino (06) Dayvisson (06) Marquinhos (07) Danillo (07) Kauã Cruz (07) Rogério (08) Gabriel Felipe (08) Lira (08)

Midfielders:

Thiago Lauro (05) Gustavo Pereira (05) Bernardo Valim (06) Lucas Camilo (06) Cauã Zappelini (07) Felipe Januário (07) Caio Valle (07) Ivan Molina (08) Miguel Caldas (08) Arthur Novaes (08) Pedrinho (08)

Forwards:

Nathan (05) Matheus Fortunato (05) Jordan Barrera (06) Kauan Toledo (06) Montoro (07) Kadir (07) Matheusinho (07) Arthur Izaque (07) Juninho (08) Samuel Alves (08) Davi Nery (08)

The final list with 30 players will be released on 01/01/2026.

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