DIÁRIOS AS - Iseppe, el juvenil que revoluciona Brasil

A few months were enough for Iseppe to become one of the most valuable figures in Brazilian youth football. The Atlético Mineiro striker dazzled in the Brasileirão U17 and his goals were frequently circulated on social media. The youngster has a stunning ball shot and has already been called up by the Brazilian national team with just a few weeks to go before the U17 World Cup in Indonesia.



Iseppe's numbers leave no doubt. In 2023 he played 19 matches in which he scored 21 goals and provided five assists. It has numerous resources to define and this was demonstrated in a team that failed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the aforementioned Brasileirão U17. The team has not kept up with one of the great protagonists of the regular phase who said goodbye in the best way, with a double in the final minutes. First with a beautiful finish in front of the goalkeeper and then with a sensational free kick.

Iséppe left one of his greatest moments in mid-August, when he scored against Botafogo from his own half with a strong and accurate shot that reflects his enormous talent. A technically differentiated player who developed over the weeks until achieving the great reward of wearing the Canarinha shirt in the coming dates with the ambition of being called up for the World Cup. Brazil will play two matches against Canada and another two against the United States, on September 29th and October 1st, 4th and 6th.

Iseppe highlights his versatility to play in any sector of the attack. He is capable of playing as a right winger, standing out as a midfielder and also acting as a mobile nine with good aim. He has precision in his passes and clairvoyance to associate. He still needs to mature and find his ideal place on the court, but for any coach it is a blessing to have a weapon like this, capable of occupying so much space on the offensive side.

His performance was such that Scolari was already asked at a press conference about Iseppe's possible debut in the starting lineup in the final stretch of the Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro is having a disappointing year and fans are eager for performances that bring excitement. However, the experienced coach was not very interested in giving the young scorer a chance at this time. He assured that he must first go through the U20 selection and if he manages to stand out in the category jump, only then will he be able to count on their services.

With the statements made by the current coach of the Belo Horizonte team, it seems clear that Iseppe's new step (we will see if after competing in the U17 World Cup) will be to take the leap for the U20 team to compete in the 2024 Copinha, which will be played from the first days of January. A good performance in the emblematic youth tournament could open the doors to professional football.