Who is Keven Samuel, the Fluminense gem winning over Marcão? Find out | OneFootball

Fluminense is monitoring the development of Keven Samuel, one of the standouts of the Under-20 team. At 19, the striker is enjoying a strong run in Xerém and has earned more space in the attack led by coach Fred Guedes.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that his recent performances have put the forward in the spotlight. Keven Samuel scored six goals in seven matches in the Under-20 Campeonato Carioca and moved clear as the competition’s top scorer.

His last two goals came in the 3-0 win over Botafogo, which kept Fluminense in second place with 16 points. Two behind Flamengo, Tricolor will face their rival on Saturday in a match worth the top spot.

Fred Guedes plays a role in Keven Samuel’s development

Keven Samuel was born in Queimados, Rio de Janeiro, and joined Fluminense in 2021, when he was 14. The striker is part of the generation known as Esquadrilha 07, which won the Under-17 Brazilian Championship and the Under-17 Copa do Brasil in 2024.

In Fluminense’s Under-20 team, for example, the youngster is coached by Fred Guedes, a club idol and former Fluminense center forward. The striker highlights the coach’s experience in his development process.

“It’s an inspiration to play with Fred, especially wearing the No. 9 shirt. He’s a great guy, an idol for me and for the club, so it’s really good to be able to grow alongside him,” Keven Samuel told Fluminense’s official website.

The transition to the senior team has already begun

His growing connection with the senior squad is nothing new. Keven Samuel has already taken part in training sessions at CT Carlos Castilho and has been included in squads for Campeonato Carioca and Brazilian Championship matches, although he has yet to make his professional debut.

In 2026, for example, the center forward also finished as Fluminense’s top scorer in the Under-20 Brazilian Championship. His performances in the youth ranks have kept his name on the professional football radar throughout the season.

With John Kennedy and Germán Cano sidelined, Fluminense now have fewer options at center forward. In this scenario, Keven Samuel is among the Xerém youngsters being watched by the coaching staff for a possible opportunity in the senior squad.

The next opportunity will be the derby against Flamengo. In addition to the battle for the top spot in the Under-20 Carioca, the match will be another showcase for Keven Samuel, who is enjoying his most prolific season among the juniors.

What is the value of Keven Samuel’s release clause at Fluminense?

Keven Samuel signed his first professional contract in 2023, initially running until 2027. In February 2026, the deal was extended until 2028 and, in July, renewed again, this time until December 2029. The release clause is set at 60 million euros (R$352.1 million at the current exchange rate).

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