Kaique Azarias
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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaique Pereira Azarias | ||
| Date of birth | 16 April 2003 | ||
| 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 | |||
Career edit
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 edit
Palmeiras edit
- Youth levels
- Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2022
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2022
- Copa do Brasil Sub-20: 2022
- Campeonato Paulista Sub-20: 2021, 2022
Brazil U20 edit
References edit
- ^ "Kaique Pereira Azarias". SE Palmeiras (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Kaique". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Mundial Sub-20: lesão coloca participação de Mycael em risco, e Kaiki Bruno preocupa o Brasil". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Brasil tem um a mais, mas empata com Colômbia e perde liderança". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 9 February 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Campeão no sub-20, Kaique revela aprendizado com experiências no profissional do Palmeiras". Terra (in Portuguese). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Kaique estreia com defesa de pênalti e detalha estratégia". CBF (in Portuguese). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Mycael está fora da partida pelas oitavas de final". CBF (in Portuguese). 31 May 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Saiba quem é Kaique, o novo terceiro goleiro do Palmeiras". OneFootball (in Portuguese). 25 July 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "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 edit
- Kaique at ogol.com.br
- Kaique Azarias at Soccerway