Palmeiras starlet Heittor targets Copinha, inspired by Endrick | OneFootball

The Football Academy is experiencing intense days this December. Palmeiras is making the final adjustments for its debut in the São Paulo Football Cup, and one of the most anticipated names is forward Heittor. At 18 years old, he emerges as the main offensive reference after a season marked by resilience and affirmation.

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

Regarding his recovery process, the striker highlights his total focus on preparation: “I barely took any vacation, treating an injury I suffered at the end of 2024. I started well upon my return and managed to have a sensational year, just as I always dreamed.”

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At the club since 2018, Heittor combines physical explosiveness with precision finishing. When analyzing his own playing style, he doesn’t hesitate to point to a reference who also came from the same academy and went on to shine on the world stage: “Heittor is a very powerful, fast, and clinical player. I see a lot of myself in Endrick, who is also strong and quick.”

Even though he has already felt the heat of the fans at Allianz Parque during the Under-20 Brazilian Championship title, Heittor approaches the Copinha with the excitement of someone making his debut in the tournament: “It’s every boy’s dream. As everyone says, it’s the World Cup of the youth divisions, very prestigious. The goal is to have a great tournament.”

Palmeiras is in Group 27, alongside Batalhão-TO, Monte Roraima, and Remo. Based in Barueri, Verdão begins its quest for a third championship on January 5, against Monte Roraima, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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