Corinthians striker called up for Brazil Under-20 friendlies | OneFootball

Coach Paulo Victor, recently announced as the head of the Brazil U-20 National Team, released on Friday morning the list of 26 players called up for the friendlies during the next FIFA Date. Among the selected names is forward Gui Negão, who currently plays for Corinthians.

During the preparation period, Brazil will face the Paraguayan National Football Team in two friendlies that will take place in the state of São Paulo later this month. The squad will be in training camp from March 23 to 31.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Ag. Corinthians

In the first days of preparation, until the 26th, training will take place at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, the Corinthians training center. After that, the team will travel to São José dos Campos, the location of the first friendly, which will be held on the 28th at 7pm at Estádio Martins Pereira.

After the initial match, the group will return to the São Paulo capital the following day to resume training at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava in the afternoon. The training scheduled for the 30th will take place at Estádio do Canindé, the venue for the second game against Paraguay, set for the 31st at 4pm.

At 19 years old, Gui Negão is considered a true “Son of Terrão.” The forward joined Corinthians back in 2016, when he left Elite Itaquerense to join the club’s youth futsal team. From there, he progressed through the main youth categories of Timão until he fully transitioned to field football.

His performance in the lower categories paved the way for greater opportunities. Playing for the U-20s, the youngster was one of the standouts in the campaign that ended with the runner-up finish in the 2025 São Paulo Junior Football Cup.

After that period, the forward joined the professional squad under coach Dorival Júnior. The promotion happened after the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025. Since then, Gui Negão has played 35 matches for Corinthians’ first team. In that span, the club has recorded 16 wins, 14 losses, and five draws with him on the field. Individually, the forward has registered six goals and two assists.

The youngster also played a key role in the campaign that ended with the 2025 Copa do Brasil title. In the quarterfinals, he was decisive, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the tie against Athletico-PR. Despite his important contribution in that campaign, the forward later lost his place and is still seeking to reestablish himself among the first team starters.

In August, the player agreed to a contract renewal with Corinthians until June 30, 2030. According to the club, the release clause is now R$ 140 million for domestic transfers—previously R$ 40 million—and €100 million, about R$ 634 million at the current exchange rate, for international negotiations.

While awaiting his commitments with the U-20 National Team, Gui Negão remains integrated with the Corinthians squad as they prepare for the team’s next challenge. On Sunday at 4pm, Corinthians face Santos at Vila Belmiro, for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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