Palmeiras prospect in 11 goals on Disney tournament debut, details | OneFootball

Palmeiras made a crushing debut in the MagiCup, an international U-13 tournament held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney in Florida. In three matches played this Monday (1), Verdão, which brought its U-12 squad, won every game, scored 44 goals, conceded none, and advanced to the second phase of the competition. The standout was PH Neto, who ended the day with 8 goals and 3 assists.

Palmeiras’ overwhelming debut

Considered the biggest talent of the 2014 age group, the forward shone right from the tournament opener against Roma. Facing the Italian side, PH Neto scored two beautiful goals and provided an assist in the 5-0 win, a result that quickly drew attention among the tournament participants.

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In the following matches, the No. 10 kept up the pace. In the 18-0 thrashing of Ideasport 3 from the United States, he scored three times and added one assist. He then posted the same numbers again in the 21-0 victory over Fundación Humanitaria of Argentina, ending the first phase with direct involvement in 11 of the team’s goals.

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MagiCup

MagiCup brings together 28 teams from different countries, including clubs such as Manchester City, Chelsea, PSG, Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Porto, Benfica, Boca Juniors, River Plate, Palmeiras, and Santos. The tournament’s ambassadors are former players Rivaldo and Javier Zanetti, and it takes place on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

This Tuesday (2), PH Neto returns to the field for the second phase. Starting at 8 p.m. Brasília time, Palmeiras will face Ideasport 2 (USA), Boca Juniors, and Inter Milan in search of a place in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Thursday (4).

Get to know PH Neto

Born in João Pessoa, PH Neto joined Palmeiras in 2023, still at the U-9 level, and quickly stood out for his impressive numbers. Through March 2026, he had totaled 206 goals and 116 assists in 163 matches, along with 19 titles won in 22 competitions played across futsal and outdoor football. At 12 years old, the youngster already has a contract with adidas and has collected individual honors, including the award for best player at the 2025 Leme Cup, one of the country’s most important tournaments in the age group.

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