Luiz Bahia hails strong start to the season for Corinthians under-20s | OneFootball

Luiz Bahia, captain of Corinthians U-20 and scorer of a goal in the victory over Grêmio last Monday, celebrates the good moment of Timãozinho at the start of the season. Despite being eliminated in the second phase of the Copinha, Orlando Ribeiro's team started well in the Brazilian Championship of the category.

“I am very happy to be able to help the team with a goal and for this important victory. We knew how difficult it would be to play away from home, so winning these three points carries even more weight. It's always special to be able to contribute to the results and repay the trust of the coaching staff and my teammates on the field,” said the captain.

In the Corinthians youth categories since 2016, when he was 11 years old, Luiz Bahia has been standing out among Timão's promises. Throughout his journey at Parque São Jorge, he won the titles of the U-17 Paulista Championship in 2023 and the Copinha in 2024. Additionally, he was part of the squad that won the U-17 South American Championship, also in 2023.

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At 20 years old, Luiz Bahia is in his final year of training at Corinthians and has already made appearances for the professional team. The midfielder was listed for a match in the main category for the first time in June 2025, in a 1-1 draw against Grêmio. His debut came shortly after, in July, in another 1-1 draw, this time against Botafogo, both in the Brasileirão.

“It's essential to gain more playing time and be active. For our age, being on the field makes a big difference in development and confidence. The experience in the professional team brought me even more maturity, both on and off the field, and I want to use this to help my teammates here in the U-20, sharing a bit of what I've been learning and contributing in the best way possible so that we can achieve our goals,” he concluded.

Luiz Bahia's contract with Corinthians is valid until the end of September 2027 and includes a release clause of 50 million euros (about R$ 307 million). In total, the captain of Timãozinho has played four matches for Dorival Júnior's professional team.

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