English newspaper names three Brazilians among world's top 60 prospects
The Guardian has released its annual list of the top 60 football prospects born in 2009, featuring three Brazilian players and American talent Cavan Sullivan. The list highlights young athletes expected to make significant impacts in professional football.
Why it matters
Scouting reports like these are influential in the global football transfer market and help identify the next generation of elite athletes.
The long-established British newspaper The Guardian published its annual list of the world's 60 most promising football talents this Tuesday (6), highlighting players born in 2009.
Brazil was represented by three names: forward Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras), centre-back Iago Machado (Corinthians) and midfielder Eduardo Pape (Cruzeiro).
Eduardo Conceição (Palmeiras): The forward plays for the under-20 team but already trains with the first team. With a contract running until 2029 and a release clause set at €100 million (around R$580 million), Palmeiras expects to earn up to R$300 million from a future transfer.
Iago Machado (Corinthians): A product of the Terrão youth academy, the centre-back has already joined the first-team squad and made his debut in September against Flamengo. His release clause is valued at more than R$630 million.
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