Ex-Corinthians U17 coach tips young stars: “Good prospects”

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·23 October 2025

Ex-Corinthians U17 coach tips young stars: “Good prospects”

By Vinícios Cotrim | Central do Timão Editorial Team

After almost two years of work, Raphael Laruccia was dismissed by Corinthians from his position as the under-17 coach. To Meu Timão, he spoke about the talents he had the opportunity to lead in the youth categories, including those who are now professionals, as well as the current promising players.

“Well, talking about the athletes who are already professionals might be redundant, but it's always good to remember. We have André and Luiz Gustavo Bahia, who are two athletes I had the opportunity to work with in the Under-20 for a period of four months and also contribute a bit to their development. Jacaré, Dieguinho, and Gui Negão, who are three athletes we had a long period with in the Under-17, where we could also contribute to their development”, said Laruccia.

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“And now, more recently, Guilherme Amorim, who was promoted to the professional team, also had a great highlight in the Under-17 this year. It's an athlete that was very nice for us to see developing because he was an athlete who, until then, was little talked about in the youth system. Few people knew him with the prominence he had this year. And then, to talk a bit about those who are a little less in the spotlight of already being professionals, I would point out Gustavo Milani, who was our goalkeeper this year in the Under-17”, he emphasized.

Gui Amorim was the standout name in the category this year, with a high average of goals and assists. After the end of the youth season, Dorival Júnior's technical team spoke with the young player to gradually integrate him into the professional team, with expectations for him to debut in the main team.

“I would also point out Iago Machado, a defender, both from the 2009 generation, and Luca Caramico, a midfielder, also from the 2009 generation, who have already been among the protagonists of the Under-17. So, athletes with whom we also had the opportunity to contribute a bit to their development and who I am sure the Corinthians fans can expect to bring good results to the club”, added the former team coach.

Those born in 2009 still have a year of playing in the under-17, as they will only turn 17 next year. However, there is a projection that some of these athletes will be in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup, which takes place in January, with Corinthians under the command of William Batista.

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