Isaque, a midfielder and standout member of Fluminense’s youth academy generation known as the “Esquadrilha 07,” signed his first professional contract with the club on the afternoon of Thursday, May 4, according to official club records. The newly minted professional deal ties the young defender to the Tricolor through the end of March 2028.
The contract signing arrives on the heels of a major youth tournament victory. Isaque helped power Fluminense to the Copa Rio Sub-16 title over the weekend, capping off a remarkable run of developmental success that has seen his age group dominate youth competitions across Brazil since 2022.
“Estou muito feliz, é um sonho realizado,” Isaque said in a statement released by the club. “Quero agradecer a todos aqueles que fizeram parte deste processo. Ao clube, que me deu todo suporte, à minha família, a meus empresários e amigos. Sei que ainda tem muito caminho pela frente.”
Reflecting on the milestone, the right-back emphasized the need to maintain focus as he transitions into a new phase of his career. “Tenho que deixar para trás, apenas na lembrança, tudo o que já fiz e conquistei e pensar agora no futuro, neste novo ciclo na minha carreira. Vou seguir trabalhando muito para conseguir retribuir ao Fluminense tudo o que fez por mim. Espero realizar o sonho de jogar na nossa equipe profissional,” he added.
Dominant Run for the Esquadrilha 07 Generation
Isaque is part of an elite cohort of players born in 2007 who have redefined youth dominance at the club. Official statistics published by Fluminense show that the generation has played 50 matches since 2022, compiling an exceptional record of 40 victories, six draws, and just four defeats.
During that span, the squad has outscored opponents heavily, netting 139 goals while conceding only 18. According to club data, the 2007-born group has won every single competition it has entered.
The trophy haul for Isaque and the Esquadrilha 07 since 2022 includes:
- Copa Rio Sub-16
- Copa Olaria Sub-16
- Copa Nike Sub-15
- Supercopa Carioca Sub-15
- Carioca Sub-15
- Copa Rio Sub-15
Securing Isaque to a long-term professional framework through March 2028 safeguards one of the brightest prospects in the Tricolor youth system as the club continues to build a bridge from its prolific academy to the senior professional squad.
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