Brazilian youngsters eye last-minute transfers to Europe
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rising younger Brazilian gamers are eager to affix European leagues through the present switch window. They’re thought of long-term prospects for the nationwide workforce, so now may very well be the time to safe one of the best offers.
Listed below are a number of names to regulate:
DU QUEIROZ
The 22-year-old Corinthians midfielder has grow to be a dynamic box-to-box participant. Queiroz’ power and tempo earn him comparisons with former Brazil, Tottenham and Barcelona participant Paulinho. The midfielder has improved his marking abilities on the similar time his runs have cleared gaps for the workforce’s wingers. He has additionally performed as a right-back with cheap success.
VITOR ROQUE
It is likely to be somewhat exaggerated to check 17-year-old striker with World Cup winner Ronaldo. However they do have some issues in widespread: each began their careers taking part in for Cruzeiro and each have made an influence from an early age. The teen has scored two targets in 11 Brazilian championship matches for Athletico and one other that helped his workforce advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. He can play on the fitting and as a goal man.
MARCOS LEONARDO
The 19-year-old Santos striker has scored 14 targets in 35 matches this 12 months, which makes him one of many few brilliant spots for his workforce. Final 12 months, he had seven targets in 40 matches. The sharp dribbler and correct finisher has reportedly negotiated to play within the English Premier League, although the membership remains to be a thriller. Leonardo is a much less creative participant than different gamers who left Santos as academy graduates.
MATHEUS MARTINS
The 18-year-old striker has began solely 5 matches for Fluminense since he grew to become skilled final 12 months, however scouts noticed sufficient of his velocity and aptitude on the left wing for him to be linked to Italy’s Udinese and Russia’s Lokomotiv Moscow. Martins scored 5 targets in 25 matches for the Rio de Janeiro membership, which reportedly refused gives of 6.5 million euros ($6.5 million) for him. He has appearances for all of Brazil’s nationwide groups since U15, excluding the senior workforce.
IGOR PAIXÃO
The 22-year-old Coritiba striker did so properly together with his runs and dribbles within the first half of the season that his membership prolonged his contract to 2024 and inserted a launch charge of fifty million euros ($50 million). He has been linked to Portuguese golf equipment Porto and Benfica. Paixão prefers to play on the left wing however may go on the fitting. This 12 months, he scored 11 targets in 32 matches for Coritiba, which has prompted some followers to check him to Actual Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.
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Mauricio Savarese, The Related Press
