Athletico will promote three athletes from its base categories for the Paranaense Championship competition in 2025: the defender Arthur Dias, the left-side Léo Derik and the midfielder Dudu. Trio will be part of the main cast that starts training on December 26.
The initial idea of the rubro-negro was to use the sub-23 cast in the state, but with the lowering for the second division of the Brazilian Championship, there was the advance of the representation of the cast for preparation.
In addition to the three, John Cross and Emerson will continue to receive opportunities, as in 2024.
Meet the players
Arthur Dias is 17, acting on the right side of the defense. Hurricane only has Lucas Belezi in the right sector of the zaga, since Kaíque Rocha tends to be negotiated still in this transfer window. Player has passes through the base categories of the Brazilian national team and has secured international title under Ramon Menezes.
The left-side Léo Derik may have more difficulty gaining chances as a titular, since the Athletico plans to keep Lucas Esquivel, holder of the position, and also the Fernando reserve. Even with a hard fight, Derik must be tested.
Of the three that will be promoted side is the most played in the sub-20 in 2024, with 40 games. In the Brazilian Championship category Léo Derik was the biggest assistant of the season, with six passes to goal.
Among the three, the only one who ever debuted as a professional was the half Dudu, when the Athletico was still commanded by Wesley Carvalho, in the additions in victory against the Santos. In 2024 he served a few minutes against Londrina and Danubio.
Consolidated in the midfield the base categories of the Brazilian team, was captain and shirt 10 in the sub-20. Fact became rarer in sub-20. Dudu was expected to gain more opportunities in 2024 by Athletico, mainly after the sale of Vitor Bueno at the beginning of the year.
