Brazil Announces U-17 Futsal Squad for South American Champs

Coach Diogo Barros has named a 20‑player roster for the CONMEBOL South American U‑17 Futsal Championship, setting up a run‑for the title in Luque, Paraguay. The squad builds on recent victories at the Dakar en Jeux Festival, the South American Youth Games, and the Nations League, giving the team momentum after finishing as runners‑up in the 2024 edition. Barros highlighted the chemistry of a group that has trained together for several months, emphasizing confidence heading into the tournament.

Training Camp and Travel Schedule

Preparations begin at the Philippe Coutinho Institute in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro, with a training camp from August 2 through August 5. The delegation will head to Paraguay on August 6, arriving at Complejo Suma in Luque. This move mirrors the team’s usual pre‑tournament routine of a final tuning session before the competition kicks off.

Group B Composition

Brazil is placed in Group B alongside Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, while Group A features Paraguay, Venezuela, Chile, Uruguay, and Colombia. The draw sets up a cross‑rivalry with Argentina, who beat Brazil 2‑0 in the 2024 final, making the rematch a key story. Both groups showcase the strength of South American futsal development.

Match Schedule

Brazil opens play on August 9 against Ecuador at 11:30 a.m., then meets Bolivia on August 10 at 2 p.m. The team faces Peru on August 12 at 11:30 a.m. before closing the first round with Argentina on August 13 at 2 p.m. Semifinals are slated for August 15, with the final following on August 16 in Luque. This compact schedule keeps the squad under constant pressure from the start.

Squad Details

Goalkeepers

• Cauã Gamba – Corinthians
• Kaique F. – Palmeiras

Defenders

• C. Farias – Corinthians
• Victor K. – Palmeiras
• João G. – Jaraguá

Wingers

• Luka – Magnus Futsal
• Kauã – Minas T.C.
• Arthur F. – Palmeiras
• Isaac – JEC/Krona
• Murilo Jr. – JEC/Krona
• Pablo – Minas T.C.

Pivots

• Pietro Martins – Palmeiras
• Jhon L. – ACBF
• Pietro Schimidt – Jaraguá

The coaching staff is headed by Diogo Barros, with Lavoisier Freire overseeing CBF futsal matters, André Siqueira as technical supervisor, Elmo Costa coordinating operations, and assistant Neto, fitness coach Michel Petri, goalkeeper coach Nei Lopes, physiotherapist Wilson Júnior, doctor Daniel Bohn, and equipment manager André Bandeira rounding out the support team. This structure reflects Brazil’s investment in youth talent development and competitive readiness.