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| Thales Magno | |
|---|---|
| Name | Thales Magno |
| Fullname | Thales Magno |
| Birth date | 15 October 2003 |
| Birth place | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Winger |
| Currentclub | AC Milan |
| Clubnumber | 11 |
| Youthclubs | Corinthians; Vasco da Gama |
| Years1 | 2021–2023 |
| Clubs1 | Vasco da Gama |
| Caps1 | 48 |
| Years2 | 2023– |
| Clubs2 | AC Milan |
| Caps2 | 12 |
| Nationalyears1 | 2022– |
| Nationalteam1 | Brazil U20 |
| Nationalcaps1 | 10 |
Thales Magno is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger. Emerging from São Paulo, he gained attention through performances in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and Série A with Vasco da Gama before moving to AC Milan in Serie A. Known for his dribbling and crossing, he has represented Brazil at youth level and attracts interest from clubs across Europe and sporting media outlets.
Born in São Paulo, Magno developed in local academies before joining the youth setup of Corinthians and later CR Vasco da Gama. He progressed through the same developmental circuit that produced players who went on to feature for São Paulo FC, Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Fluminense. His youth career included participation in regional tournaments alongside prospects linked to Santos FC and Grêmio, and he trained at facilities associated with CBF youth initiatives. Early coaches compared his trajectory to other Brazilian wingers who graduated to clubs like Internazionale and Manchester City.
Magno made his senior debut for CR Vasco da Gama in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, contributing to Vasco's promotion campaigns and appearances in the Copa do Brasil against sides such as Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro. His performances in matches versus Goiás, Chapecoense, Criciúma and fixtures at the Estádio São Januário drew scouting attention from European clubs. In 2023 he completed a transfer to AC Milan in Serie A (Italy), joining a squad featuring players who previously starred in competitions like the UEFA Champions League and the Coppa Italia. At Milan he has played under coaches who have managed teams such as Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea F.C. and rotated with squad members who represented Italy national football team and Portugal national football team in qualifiers for the UEFA European Championship.
Magno has been selected for the Brazil national under-20 football team, appearing in South American U-20 Championship qualifiers and friendly tournaments organized by CONMEBOL and fixtures against youth sides from Argentina national under-20 football team, Uruguay national under-20 football team and Colombia national under-20 football team. He scored in matches versus opponents like Paraguay national under-20 football team and Chile national under-20 football team, and his performances prompted coverage in outlets that follow transfers between CONMEBOL and UEFA clubs. He remains on the radar for future senior call-ups by managers who have led Brazil national football team squads in FIFA World Cup cycles and Copa América tournaments.
Magno is a right-footed winger known for dribbling, crossing and pace, drawing comparisons in scouting reports to Brazilian wide attackers who transferred to La Liga and Premier League. Analysts have likened aspects of his movement to players who featured for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, Liverpool F.C., and Paris Saint-Germain F.C. His defensive work-rate and tactical adaptation have been evaluated by coaches with histories at Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina, while pundits from publications covering Serie A (Italy) and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A have debated his readiness for sustained top-level minutes. Supporters at stadiums such as Estádio do Maracanã and San Siro have highlighted his ability to influence wing play against oppositions including Juventus, Inter Milan, Flamengo and Palmeiras.
Magno maintains a low public profile off the pitch while engaging with community programs in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro tied to former professionals who worked at Vasco da Gama and Corinthians academies. He has been photographed with teammates who played at clubs like AC Milan and SE Palmeiras and attended events honoring ex-players from Santos FC and Botafogo. Language instruction and adaptation support from staff with experience at AC Milan and other European clubs have been part of his relocation.
Club - 2021–2023: CR Vasco da Gama — Campeonato Brasileiro Série B/Série A — 48 appearances, 7 goals. - 2023–: AC Milan — Serie A — 12 appearances, 1 goal.
International (Brazil U20) - 2022–: 10 caps, 3 goals.
- Promotion with CR Vasco da Gama — Campeonato Brasileiro Série B promotion campaign. - Individual: Included in matchday squads and youth tournament teams monitored by scouts from UEFA clubs and lauded in domestic awards coverage alongside nominees from Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Category:Brazilian footballers Category:Association football wingers Category:2003 births Category:Living people