Paulo Victor, ex-Palmeiras, starts Brazil U20 cycle, identity and talent | OneFootball

The Brazil Under-20 National Team begins a new cycle under the leadership of Paulo Victor, formerly of Palmeiras, who will make his debut next Saturday (28) at 7 p.m. in a friendly against Paraguay’s Under-20 team at Martins Pereira Stadium in São José dos Campos. The two sides will face each other again on Tuesday (31) at Canindé Stadium in São Paulo, in matches that mark the team’s first steps in preparation for the 2027 South American Championship of the category.

At 37, Paulo Victor arrives backed by a solid track record in player development and important achievements with both clubs and the national team. At Palmeiras, he won the Copinha twice (2022 and 2023) and achieved the club’s unprecedented Under-20 Treble in 2022, with titles in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Copinha itself. Throughout his career, he also played a direct role in the development of talents such as Endrick, Estêvão, and Allan, establishing himself as one of the leading references in Brazilian youth football.

With the national team, he was part of André Jardine’s coaching staff during the Olympic cycle that resulted in the gold medal at Tokyo 2021, and he also led the Under-15 team to the South American title in 2019. More recently, he renewed his partnership with Jardine at Club América in Mexico, where he has worked since 2023 and won three consecutive national titles. Until May, he will balance his duties between club and country, after which he will devote himself full-time to the Under-20 and Under-23 teams.

Back with the national team, Paulo Victor highlights the importance of building a clear identity in both play and behavior for the new generation.

With a focus on development and competitiveness, the new cycle is aimed at the 2027 South American Under-20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the category’s World Cup.

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