Corinthians boast coach and midfielder crowned with Brazil under-15s | OneFootball

Corinthians had two representatives in the Brazil National Team’s Under-15 Liga Evolução back-to-back title win. Black-and-white U-15 coach Edu Vergueiro and midfielder Lucas Splichal took part in Brazil’s campaign in the competition held in Paraguay.

Brazil secured the title last Sunday (20) against the hosts. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the Canarinho side came out on top in the penalty shootout, 7-6, and claimed the tournament’s second consecutive title.

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Before the final, the team coached by Guilherme Dalla Déa had beaten Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru, in addition to drawing with Ecuador in the group stage. In the final against Paraguay, the team once again showed its ability to compete in a balanced matchup and sealed the back-to-back title in the penalty shootout.

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Splichal was called up by Dalla Déa for the competition and played an active role in the semifinal win over Peru on Friday (18), when Brazil won 2-0 and advanced to the final.

Despite being born in 2011, Lucas Splichal has already been getting minutes with Corinthians’ Under-17 side, coached by Guilherme Nascimento. This year, he has made eight appearances in the age group, some even as a starter, and has scored one goal. His contract runs until March 2028.

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