Luis Henrique23 years old, is again showing the potential that was intuited in him years ago. To the point that in Brazil he is already considered one of the players who can be differential in 2026 World Cup.
The right winger, who plays on a modified foot, was signed by Legs in July 2022 from Fluminense in change of 8 million euros. By order of Pellegrini He showed that he has the speed, overflow, and one-for-ones that make him a differential, but he lacks consistency. Capable of the best and the worst. Something that did not give him complete confidence in the Chilean coach, an important aspect for any dribbler.
So, in February 2024 Botafogo put 16 million on the table and took it. A good operation that is purely economical for the green and white entity, but seeing the projection of Luiz Henrique, it may not be very good in the long run. In a few years it could cost 60-70 million if it maintains the current level.
Botafogo leads the Brazilian Serie A with 61 points, one more Palmeiras. This season they hope to bounce back from last year, where they squandered a lead of more than 10 points. In 28 games Henrique scored 6 goals and distributed 3 assists. But beyond the data, it’s all the invisible things that make it up. When he starts it’s like he’s the motorcycle and the rest is on the bike, conditioning rival defenses and creating continuous advantages for his teammates.
A superiority over defenders who also move to Libertadores Cupwhere Botafogo lost last night penarol (5-0) and he was the big key to bring his team closer to the first tournament final in its history. He provided one assist, scored another and was a nightmare for the Uruguayan team’s defense, which must continue to dream about him.
Gaining weight in the Seleçao
Although the Brazilian team is not experiencing the best moment in terms of showing brilliant players, in the winger position it is a lot. Raphinha, Vini, Rodrygo, Savinho, and also Luiz Henrique. The former Betis player who passed Benito Villamarín without pain or glory, has been a fixture in the latest call-ups and is performing well. During the national team’s October break, he scored two goals in two games. In the country of Rio, they are already talking about him as an important part for the 2026 World Cup.
Source: La Verdad
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