Cruzeiro signs 16‑year‑old striker Thaylon to professional contract until 2029

Brazilian club Cruzeiro Esporte Clube registered a professional contract for 16‑year‑old forward Thaylon on the Brazilian Football Identity (BID) system. The agreement runs until December 2029 and ties the player’s federative rights to the club.

Thaylon, a leading scorer for Cruzeiro’s under‑17 side, is the competition’s vice‑top scorer in the national league with eight goals and also finished as the second‑highest scorer in the Copa do Brasil U‑17, tallying 19 goals in 26 matches across the 2026 season. The contract reflects Cruzeiro’s strategy of securing and developing home‑grown talent from its academy.