Kauã Elias Nogueira

Kauã Elias Nogueira attacks space and times his runs beyond the line to threaten the back post. Kauã Elias began at Fluminense, breaking into senior football in May 2023. He shone as a creator early. He won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023 and was highlighted by The Guardian as a top talent born in 2006. In 2016 he was spotted in Uberlândia and joined Fluminense, before transferring to Shakhtar Donetsk on a five-year contract in February 2025. Kauã Elias Nogueira stands as an advanced forward who links play, drops to receive and then accelerates beyond the line. He presses high, finishes moves quickly, and drives at defenders to create separation.