Iago Machado the youngest starter in Campeonato Brasileiro round 28 | OneFootball

Corinthians centre-back Iago Machado was the youngest starter in round 28 of the Campeonato Brasileiro, lining up with Gustavo Henrique in the 3-1 defeat to Fluminense at Neo Química Arena.

According to Meu Timao, the academy graduate had started on his debut in the previous round against Flamengo, impressing despite a 2-1 loss. He was selected again with Gabriel Paulista unavailable due to a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

Machado recorded three defensive actions and completed 97% of his passes. At the restart he was replaced by Gui Negão as part of a tactical change.

He joined Parque São Jorge as a child to play futsal and has long been viewed as a standout prospect. He emerged in 2025 while still Under-17, then was named Timãozinho’s best player at the 2026 Copinha. He stepped up to first-team training at the start of this year and has since featured in senior matchday squads under Fernando Diniz.

The report also notes that André Luiz was among the round’s youngest starters. Born on 20 June 2006, the midfielder ranked as the second oldest Under-20 in the list, behind only Cruzeiro’s Arroyo, born on 14 February that year.

Source: Meu Timao

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