With the arrival of the Copinha 2025, Flamengo is ready to unveil a new generation of talent, aiming to shine in one of Brazil's most important youth competitions. BRG365 has compiled the following six young players who stand out this season.
Douglas Telles
Position: Forward
Age: 17 years
Douglas Telles is a young forward with great finishing ability. He has stood out for his impressive goal-scoring rate, netting 17 goals in 31 matches for Brazil's U-17 team in 2023. He joined Flamengo at the age of 13, coming from Clube de Futebol Barra, and his contract runs until 2026, with a release clause of 90 million euros (approximately 568 million reais).
Ryan Roberto
Position: Forward
Age: 16 years
Ryan Roberto is a great promise for Flamengo and has been showing his potential since he arrived at the club in 2023. In the U-15 Brazilian Championship, he stood out by scoring 8 goals and was named the Best Player of the tournament. Additionally, he had an outstanding performance in the Adidas Cup, leading his team to victory and scoring 5 goals in 5 matches.
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Felipe Lima
Position: Forward
Age: 18 years
Felipe Lima joined Flamengo at the age of 12 and, in 2023, became a standout forward after his transition from winger to center forward. He is an important member of Brazil's youth national teams, having won the Montague Championship in 2022, held in France. His release clause is set at 50 million euros (approximately 316 million reais).
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Cayo Barone
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 18 years
Cayo Barone is one of the promising names for the future of the goalkeeper position at Flamengo. He had strong performances in the 2024 preseason, including an excellent showing in the 2-0 victory against Philadelphia Union. In 2023, he was a champion of the U-20 Libertadores Cup with the team, and his contract has been renewed until 2027, with a release clause of 50 million euros (approximately 316 million reais).
Lucas Vieira
Position: Midfielder
Age: 17 years
Lucas Vieira is a technical midfielder with great game control skills. He played 36 matches for Flamengo's U-17 team in 2024, scoring 5 goals. The young talent signed his first professional contract with Flamengo in 2023, with a release clause of 70 million euros (approximately 440 million reais). He stood out for his performances in important victories for the U-17 team.
Wanderson
Position: Right-back
Age: 17 years
Wanderson is a versatile right-back, known for his ability to attack and defend effectively. In 2024, he played 29 matches for the Flamengo U-17, scoring 8 goals, and became the team's second top scorer in the competition. The player joined Flamengo in 2022, after playing for Goiás, and quickly adapted to the team, showcasing great defensive and offensive skills.
These young players will have the opportunity to shine in the Copinha 2025, and their performances could secure a place in the main squad of Flamengo in the coming years. Keep an eye on them!
