The list of potential candidates includes goalkeeper Matheus Corrêa, who has been a regular starter for the under-20 team this season, with 33 appearances to his name. Corrêa has also been training with the first team and has a contract extension until 2028. Another player being touted for a promotion is midfielder Gui Amorim, who has impressed in the under-17 and under-20 teams, scoring nine goals in 17 games in the Brasileirão and seven goals in 14 games in the Paulistão.
Luiz Gustavo Bahia, a 20-year-old midfielder, has already had opportunities in the first team in 2025 and 2026, but has yet to secure a regular spot. He has been training with the first team under coach Fernando Diniz and has been included in the squad for recent games. The under-20 team has also produced other talented players, including Luiz Fernando, who is the top scorer in the Paulistão Sub-20 with seven goals in 13 games.
The promotion of Iago Machado to the first team has created a vacancy in the under-20 team, and coach William Batista has stated that the club will be looking to promote players from the academy who have been performing well in the under-20 team. The club's transfer ban, which prohibits the signing of new players, has also led to a greater emphasis on promoting young talent from the academy.
The next step for these young players will be to continue performing well in the under-20 team and to catch the eye of coach Fernando Diniz, who will be looking to strengthen his squad in the coming months.