Palmeiras appear to have produced another prodigiously talented teenager. In the past three years alone, the Brazilians have sold four gifted academy graduates to European sides: Endrick, Luis Guilherme, Vitor Reis and Willian Estevao. Luiz Benedetti is almost certain to become the fifth.

The Brazil Under-20 international may have only made nine appearances at senior level but Barcelona, Arsenal and Napoli are all said to be interested in signing Benedetti during the 2026 winter transfer window.

So, who is the latest potential star to roll off the Palmeiras production line? And is he really ready to make the move across the Atalantic? GOAL tells you everything you need to know about the 19-year-old below…