Academy youngster debuts with goal involvement in Paulista futsal | OneFootball

Corinthians began their Campeonato Paulista de Futsal campaign with a win, defeating Praia Grande 4-0 on the night of last Wednesday (08) at Ginásio Wlamir Marques. The match was also marked by Kaio Lopes’ first appearance for the senior team.

The 18-year-old winger started the match on the bench and was brought on in the first half. Shortly after stepping onto the court, he took part in a counterattack that ended in a Timão goal, directly contributing with an assist in his first minutes as a professional.

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The youngster came on during the opening half after a substitution in the attacking sector. The move that led to the goal began with regaining possession and ended in a finish after a quick transition, with Kaio Lopes involved.

The opportunity in the senior team comes amid changes in the squad. With Igor Bredof called up to the Brazil Under-21 national team, the roster underwent adjustments, opening up space for youth players. In addition, Daniel Magalhães was in charge on the touchline, as Fernando Malafaia was serving a suspension.

A Corinthians academy product, Kaio Lopes first made contact with the club in childhood after passing a trial. He later played for another team before returning to Parque São Jorge in 2023, where he once again became part of the futsal youth setup.

Since then, the player has been used frequently and has taken part in successful campaigns, including winning the Under-19 Futsal World Cup in 2025.

After his senior debut, Corinthians now turn their attention to the rest of the season. The team faces Carlos Barbosa away from home on April 18 in the Liga Nacional de Futsal. At Under-20 level, the next match will be against Santos on the 23rd in the State Championship of the category.

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