Brazil's average age was just 22.3 years

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·31 August 2026

Brazil's average age was just 22.3 years

Galo beat Vitória 2-1 last Saturday in the Brasileirão with a very young squad, averaging 22.3 years of age. With the positive result, Atlético climbed to 7th place in the standings with 24 matches played, one fewer than most teams.

Four players in the starting lineup that took the field against the team from Bahia are Crias do Galo: Gabriel Delfim, Vitão, Pascini, and Cissé. During the match, forward Cauã Soares also came on.

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Having a strong youth academy that produces new talent is one of the pillars of the Club’s current management, which has been responsibly and strategically creating space to give playing time to homegrown young talents.