Palmeiras academy product scores and assists in Brazil U17 rout | OneFootball

Forward Eduardo Conceição, 16, who came through Palmeiras’ youth academy, was one of the standout performers for Brazil’s U-17 national team in the country’s debut at the UEFA Friendship Tournament. This Wednesday (24), the Brazilian side thrashed Canada 6-0 in Nyon, Switzerland, with the young Palmeiras player directly involved in two goals.

Eduardo scored one of the goals in the rout and also provided an assist, delivering a standout performance in Brazil’s first match of the international competition.

Eduardo Conceição earns more space at Palmeiras

His involvement with Brazil’s U-17 team reinforces Eduardo Conceição’s growing status at Palmeiras. Even at 16, the forward has already built up important experience across different levels at the club.

In 2026, the player took part in the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, one of the main youth competitions in Brazilian football. In addition, Eduardo has already been included in the squad for a Palmeiras first-team match, gradually moving closer to the senior roster.

The call-up to Brazil’s U-17 national team represents another step in the forward’s journey, as he continues to be closely monitored within Verdão’s development structure.

Palmeiras forward involved in two goals against Canada

In their UEFA Friendship Tournament opener, Brazil had no trouble against Canada and cruised to a 6-0 victory.

Eduardo Conceição was directly involved in two of Brazil’s goals. The forward found the net and also set up a teammate to score, helping Brazil secure the emphatic result.

His performance in Nyon also puts the Palmeiras player in the spotlight in an international youth competition.

Brazil U-17 prepares for the World Cup

The UEFA Friendship Tournament is part of Brazil U-17’s preparation for the category’s upcoming challenges, including the cycle leading up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

The competition features eight national teams, divided into two groups. Brazil is in Group B alongside Canada, Spain and Ivory Coast.

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