Copinha 2026: Six Fluminense youngsters have first-team experience | OneFootball

Fluminense has announced the preliminary list for the São Paulo Junior Football Cup with players born between 2005 and 2008. Among the 40 names present, six athletes have already played in the professional squad.

Already integrated into the main team, midfielder Riquelme Felipe and right-back Júlio Fidelis stand out on the list, accompanied by defensive midfielder Wallace Davi, left-back Vagno, and forwards Wesley Natã and Kelwin, who were part of Flu's campaign in the Copa Xerém Under-20.

Other athletes who have been listed for the professional team but have not yet made their debut in the main category were also registered: they are defensive midfielder Breno, goalkeepers Gustavo Felix and Murilo, right-back Kaio Borges, forwards Keven Samuel and Matheus Reis, and midfielder Oliver.

The expansion in the number of players previously listed for the Copinha is due to the anticipation of the State Championships in 2026. The Team of Warriors will have to define the 30 players who will compete in the tournament by January 2, Friday.

Aiming for their sixth championship, Fluminense will make their debut in the tournament against Água Santa in Group 25, on January 5, Monday, at 9:30 PM, at the Municipal Stadium Prefeito Gabriel Marques da Silva, in Santana de Parnaíba (São Paulo).

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