Rising stars

Rising Stars: Eduardo Conceição


12 05 2026

At just 16 years old, Eduardo Conceição is rapidly becoming one of Brazilian football’s most exciting prospects after emerging as one of the standout talents in the SE Palmeiras academy.

The attacking winger, who joined Palmeiras in 2018, gained national attention during the 2026 Copinha tournament after scoring four goals and providing two assists in a single match. He has attracted interest from major European clubs, including Barcelona, Manchester City and Chelsea, with Palmeiras reportedly rejecting offers worth around €25m and securing the teenager on a contract until 2029 with a €100m release clause. Already representing the Brazilian national under 17 football team, Conceição is widely viewed as one of the standout talents of his generation and a future star capable of following the path of Palmeiras graduates now thriving on the global stage, including fellow Brazilian footballer, and one of The Media Eye's Rising Stars back in 2023, Endrick.

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