Overview

• Nathanzinho, 8, is reported to have agreed with Nike, with coverage citing O Globo rather than official statements from the brand or Flamengo.
• He would be the youngest Flamengo player to receive such an outfitter agreement, according to the reports.
• Recent performances include 18 goals as top scorer in Rio de Janeiro’s U-8 state championship and 11 goals plus best-player honors at the Ibercup in Rio.
• The move fits a pattern highlighted in the coverage of Nike investing early in Brazilian talents, following cases such as Kauan Basile signing at age eight in 2020.
• International outlets including BILD, tz.de, and SPORT1 amplified the O Globo story on August 20–21, noting both the standout statistics and the uncertain long-term outcomes for child signees.