São Paulo wonderkid joins Palmeiras at just 11 years old | OneFootball

Palmeiras officially announced this Friday (24) the arrival of Enzo Gabriel, known as Enzinho, for the club’s youth academy. Born in August 2014, the attacking midfielder now joins the U-12 team after leaving São Paulo, where he had held a youth development contract since 2024.

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Considered one of the top prospects of his generation, Enzo gained notoriety while still a child for his performances in youth competitions and for the attention his plays received on social media. Currently, the player has around 33,000 followers on Instagram, while videos of his skills have racked up millions of views.

His departure from São Paulo sparked a reaction among the club’s fans, who voiced their dissatisfaction on social media after the transfer to their rival was confirmed.

Right-footed, Enzo plays as an attacking midfielder and stands out for his speed, dribbling ability, and capacity to make a difference in the final third.

After joining Palmeiras, the player posted a message thanking the club for the opportunity to wear the green-and-white shirt.

‘Thank you, Palmeiras, for welcoming me to this great club. I will continue giving my best.’

The signing follows a strategy Palmeiras has consolidated in recent years of strengthening the recruitment of talent at an early age. The club has invested in identifying young prospects even before the competitive youth levels, a process that has already produced players such as Endrick.

The current Real Madrid forward, in fact, went through a similar situation. At the age of 10, he had a trial at São Paulo, but the club chose not to keep him. He then signed with Palmeiras, where he came through the entire youth system before making his first-team debut and being transferred to Spanish football.

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