Meet the academy talent Roger likes who could get a São Paulo chance | OneFootball

São Paulo could have a new name among the squad list against Internacional next Wednesday in the Brazilian Championship. It is young Tetê, 18, who has caught the attention of coach Roger Machado in training.

A product of Cotia, Tetê began to earn space with São Paulo’s first team this season. He was one of the players involved in the runner-up Copinha campaign and was called by the club’s then-coach, Hernán Crespo, to join training with the senior squad.

The youngster, however, is still eager to make his professional debut. Tetê was included in the squad list for the match against Ponte Preta in the final round of the current Paulista Championship edition, but was not used by Crespo.

It is worth remembering that Tetê renewed his contract with São Paulo at the end of last year and is tied to the club until the end of 2029.

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Tetê could get chances with change planned by Roger

Tetê is rated highly internally by coach Roger Machado, as learned by Gazeta Esportiva. The youngster is well regarded by the coaching staff, especially because he is a player whose characteristics “are scarce in the squad.”

In the coach’s view, Tetê is a player who has the ability to take on opponents one-on-one, unafraid to go directly at the defender. The youngster stands out for his strength, speed and creativity in dribbling, as well as very effective post-loss pressing.

These are exactly the characteristics Roger is looking for at São Paulo, since he plans to change the team’s tactical setup to play with at least one natural winger. The coach is seeking to give Tricolor more width on the flanks, with wingers who can generate play and create chances from individual moves.

With the tactical adjustment, therefore, the tendency is for Tetê to gain more space at São Paulo in the next few matches. The player should even be included in the squad list against Inter.

Youngster stands out in the U-20s

Tetê stood out for São Paulo’s U-20 side last season, with three goals and five assists in that span. This year, he also drew attention by scoring an Olympic goal in Tricolor’s Copinha debut.

The 18-year-old winger has two titles with São Paulo: a Copinha and a Brazilian U-20 Cup, both in 2025. This season, he has already totaled two goals and two assists in 12 matches.

São Paulo’s next matches

Internacional x São Paulo (ninth round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: 04/01 (Wednesday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre (RS)

São Paulo x Cruzeiro (tenth round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: 04/04 (Saturday), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Morumbis, in São Paulo (SP)

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