Keeper becomes Corinthians' youngest Copa do Brasil debutant in 21 years | OneFootball

Corinthians reached an impressive milestone with the participation of young goalkeeper Kauê in the 1-0 win over Barra-SC last Tuesday (21), in the fifth stage of the Copa do Brasil. The shot-stopper became the youngest in his position to debut in the competition for the club in the last 21 years, reinforcing Timão’s recent commitment to academy-developed players.

Kauê made his debut at 22 years, two months, and 13 days old, joining a select list of young goalkeepers who have had the opportunity to play in the national tournament. Before him, the last to achieve this was goalkeeper Tiago, who took part in the 2005 edition, playing in the round of 16 against Figueirense at 21 years, ten months, and two days old.

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The history of young goalkeepers debuting in the tournament also includes an important name: Ronaldo Giovanelli, a club idol, made his Copa do Brasil debut in 1989 at 21 years, seven months, and 29 days old. In addition, goalkeeper Rubinho, who began his path in the competition in 2004 at 21 years, seven months, and 13 days old, also appears on the list.

The match was the young goalkeeper’s second for Alvinegro this season. His 2026 debut came in the 3-1 loss to Fluminense on April 1, in a match played at the Maracanã and valid for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

The tendency is for Corinthians to continue evaluating Kauê’s performance throughout the season and for the young shot-stopper to receive more opportunities, since goalkeeper Hugo Souza has been called up by the Brazilian National Team and could become unavailable for Timão after being handed a two-match suspension due to comments criticizing the refereeing after the 0-0 draw in the last Derby.

However, Alvinegro Paulista will appeal the STJD’s decisions in a trial scheduled for next Friday (24). In addition to Hugo Souza’s suspension, Timão is also seeking to overturn a four-match suspension for full-back Matheuzinho and the loss of home-field advantage for one match.

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