Pape on hot streak, eyes world title with Brazil U17s | OneFootball

With six goals for the Brazil National Team this year, midfielder Eduardo Pape is his generation’s top scorer in a Brazil shirt and also the player who has found the net the most for the Seleção in 2026, across all age groups. He scored the goal that sealed the second win over the United States at Arena das Dunas on Wednesday (10), confirming his status as a leader and key figure in the group preparing for the World Cup.

His eye for goal first began to show during Brazil’s South American Championship campaign, when Pape was the team’s top scorer in the tournament with four goals. In the first call-up after the continental competition, he scored twice more, including the winner in the second friendly against the Americans.

The captain is celebrated by his teammates after scoring the winning goal Credits: Guilherme Drovas / Staff Images / CBF

“I didn’t expect it, especially because of the position I play, but I can only thank God for everything He has been doing in my life, and my teammates as well. Everything is working out,” said the Cruzeiro player.

To cap off his good run of form, the midfielder has been making his mark in decisive moments and closely contested matches. Pape dedicated the goal in the latest friendly to the fans from Rio Grande do Norte, who turned out in large numbers at Arena das Dunas to support the Brazil National Team.

“The game was very tight. We knew it would be like that because they would try to neutralize our strengths. It was a match with a lot of duels, very hard-fought, and thank God I managed to score. I was in a good position. I want to thank these wonderful fans who supported us from start to finish. They give us a lot of energy. It was a good start to our preparation, with two wins. It’s always good to win, but it’s not over. There’s still a lot ahead, and we’re going after that trophy,” he said.

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