Kaique Azarias

Brazilian footballer
Kaique
Personal information
Full name Kaique Pereira Azarias
Date of birth (2003-04-16) 16 April 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Palmeiras
Number 52
Youth career
–2018 Portuguesa
2019–2023 Palmeiras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Palmeiras
International career
2023 Brazil U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 September 2023

Kaique Pereira Azarias (born 16 April 2003), also known as Kaique Azarias or simply Kaique, is a Brazilian footballer. He plays goalkeeper for Palmeiras.[1][2] Kaique also played for the Brazil national under-20 football team in the 2023 South American U-20 Championship and 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[3]

Career

Kaique won several youth tournaments for SE Palmeiras and gained prominence when playing for Brazil U20 as part of their 2023 South American U-20 Championship campaign.[4][5] He started the match against Colombia on 9 February, saving a Gustavo Puerta penalty.[6] He earned two more caps for Brazil's youth side during the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, after Mycael was injured.[7]

In July 2023, Kaique was promoted to the main squad of Palmeiras after the transfer of Vinícius Silvestre to Portimonense.[8][9]

Honours

Palmeiras

Youth levels

Brazil U20

References

  1. ^ "Kaique Pereira Azarias". SE Palmeiras (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Kaique". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Mundial Sub-20: lesão coloca participação de Mycael em risco, e Kaiki Bruno preocupa o Brasil". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Brasil tem um a mais, mas empata com Colômbia e perde liderança". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Campeão no sub-20, Kaique revela aprendizado com experiências no profissional do Palmeiras". Terra (in Portuguese). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Kaique estreia com defesa de pênalti e detalha estratégia". CBF (in Portuguese). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Mycael está fora da partida pelas oitavas de final". CBF (in Portuguese). 31 May 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Saiba quem é Kaique, o novo terceiro goleiro do Palmeiras". OneFootball (in Portuguese). 25 July 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Após atuação na final do Brasileirão sub-20, Kaique está pronto para ser reserva imediato de Weverton?". Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). 8 September 2023.

External links

  • Kaique at ogol.com.br
  • Kaique Azarias at Soccerway


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