Palmeiras starlet Heittor eyes Copinha glory, inspired by Endrick to shine | OneFootball

The Football Academy is experiencing intense days this December. Palmeiras is fine-tuning the final details for their debut in the São Paulo Football Cup, and one of the most anticipated names is forward Heittor. At 18, he emerges as the main offensive reference after a season of resilience and affirmation.

Heittor's path to prominence in the Under-20 team was not simple. After facing a series of injuries that compromised his performance in previous years, the young player gave up rest to ensure his full physical fitness. The effort paid off: he ends the year with ten goals scored and the confidence of coach Lucas Andrade.

Regarding the recovery process, the forward highlights his total focus on preparation: “I didn’t even take a proper vacation, treating an injury I suffered at the end of 2024. I started well upon my return and managed to have a sensational year, which I always dreamed of.”

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At the club since 2018, Heittor combines physical explosiveness with precision in finishing. When analyzing his own playing style, he does not hesitate to point to a reference who came from the same academy to shine on the world stage: “Heittor is a player of great power, fast and a finisher. I see myself a lot in Endrick, who is also a strong and fast player.”

Even having already felt the warmth of the fans at Allianz Parque during the Under-20 Brazilian championship title, Heittor approaches the Copinha with the excitement of someone making their debut in the tournament: “It's every boy's dream. As everyone says, it's the World Cup of the Youth, highly sought after. The goal is to have a great tournament.”

Palmeiras is in Group 27, alongside Batalhão-TO, Monte Roraima, and Remo. Based in Barueri, the Verdão begins its journey in search of the third championship on January 5, against Monte Roraima, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time).

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