Botafogo starlet catches the eye of Portuguese football | OneFootball

Samuel Alves, a 17-year-old forward from Botafogo, has been attracting attention in the Copinha thanks to his great start with goals and assists. His solid performance has put the young player on the radar of Portuguese clubs, including Benfica and SC Braga, according to information from the newspaper A Bola.

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Standing at 1.87m, Samuel scored against Taubaté, São José, and Juventude, reinforcing his profile as a strong and efficient center forward. Despite European interest, any negotiation can only occur after he turns 18 on March 30.

Initially revealed by Flamengo, the forward found the ideal environment to grow at Botafogo. In 2025, he scored 21 goals and provided nine assists, mostly for the under-17 team, establishing himself as one of the club's promising talents.

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