Corinthians Under-20 top scorer Luiz Fernando attracts interest abroad | OneFootball

Corinthians have received inquiries from foreign clubs interested in signing forward Luiz Fernando, one of the standout players on the club’s Under-20 team. At 18, the player is enjoying one of the best spells of his career and is currently the top scorer across Corinthians’ youth ranks in the 2026 season.

According to Lance!, the inquiries reached the São Paulo club in recent days during the current transfer window. So far, no official offer has been made for the forward, and the names of the interested teams have not been disclosed. The information is that the contacts came from clubs in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Photo: Rodrigo Gazzanel / Corinthians

Even with interest from the international market, Corinthians are working to keep the player in the squad. Luiz Fernando’s contract with Timão runs until December 2027, but the club has already started talks to extend the deal and increase the value of one of the top prospects developed at Parque São Jorge.

Outstanding Under-20 season

In 2026, Luiz Fernando posted his best numbers for Corinthians. The forward has scored 12 goals in 22 matches for the Under-20 side, making him the team’s leading scorer in the category this year.

Beyond the goals, the player also contributes to the team’s attacking build-up. This season, he has recorded one assist, 20 key passes, and 64 shots, 25 of them on target. Those numbers have earned the forward an average statistical rating of 7.53.

The player’s development has been built since the lower youth levels. Luiz Fernando joined Corinthians at 14 and went through the Under-17 side before moving up to the Under-20 squad.

In 2023, still with the Under-17s, he played 35 matches and scored 11 goals. The following year, he remained in the category and found the net six times in 15 games before moving up to the Under-20s, where he finished the season with four goals in 29 appearances.

Then in 2025, the forward increased his attacking output and scored 10 goals in 39 matches. Overall, considering all Corinthians youth categories, Luiz Fernando has totaled 140 matches and 43 goals, in addition to winning the Paulista Under-17 Championship.

Eyeing the senior squad

His performances in the youth setup also earned Luiz Fernando opportunities close to the first team. In 2024, during Ramón Díaz’s spell as head coach, the forward was included in the squad for matches against Vitória and Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Championship.

With the progress he has shown in 2026, the player’s main goal remains to secure a permanent place among Corinthians’ senior players.

In a recent interview, Luiz Fernando highlighted his good form and said he is looking to make the most of his opportunities to catch the attention of the first-team coaching staff.

“I’m once again going through a very good moment. It’s another year in which I’ve been able to help Corinthians with goals and goal contributions. The objective is always to catch the attention of the first team. We’re playing here, but always with our eyes on the senior squad. I’m ready for an opportunity.”

Luiz Fernando’s numbers for Corinthians

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