Ythallo Rykelm Rodrigues de Oliveira (born 22 July 2004) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro on loan from São Paulo.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ythallo Rykelm Rodrigues de Oliveira | ||
Date of birth | 22 July 2004 | ||
Place of birth | São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil | ||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Toronto FC II (on loan from São Paulo) | ||
Number | 58 | ||
Youth career | |||
Mauaense | |||
2016–2024 | São Paulo | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2024– | São Paulo | 0 | (0) |
2024– | → Toronto FC II (loan) | 19 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 August 2024 |
Early life
editYthallo began his youth career with Mauaense, later joining the São Paulo youth system in 2016.[1] He initially joined São Paulo as a striker, before being converted to a defender.[2][3]
Club career
editAt the beginning of 2023, he began training with the São Paulo FC first team.[4][5] In March 2024, Ythallo was loaned to Canadian club Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro for the 2024 season with an option to purchase.[1][6] He made his debut for Toronto FC II on 17 March in a match against Philadelphia Union II.[7] He scored his first goal for Toronto FC II on 18 August against Philadelphia Union II.[8]
International career
editYthallo has been called up to both the Brazil U15 and Brazil U17 teams.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Toronto FC II sign Brazilian defender Ythallo". Toronto FC. 1 March 2024.
- ^ Zanquetta, Alexandre (23 November 2022). "Quem é Ythallo, zagueiro que Ceni tem altas expectativas para 2023?" [Who is Ythallo, the defender that Ceni has high expectations for in 2023?]. Sao Paulo Blog (in Portuguese).
- ^ Bispo, Alex (20 February 2024). "São Paulo empresta o zagueiro Ythallo para o Toronto FC" [São Paulo loan defender Ythallo to Toronto FC]. São Paulo Digital (in Portuguese).
- ^ de Matos, José Edgar (1 March 2023). "Conheça Ythallo, ex-atacante que virou zagueiro no São Paulo e está treinando com o profissional" [Meet Ythallo, former striker who became a defender at São Paulo and is training with the professional]. TV Globo (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Sem Ferraresi, São Paulo deve recorrer à base para compor elenco; Ythallo é o favorito" [Without Ferraresi, São Paulo must resort to the base to compose the squad; Ythallo is the favorite]. Gazeta Esportiva. 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Toronto FC sign teenage Brazilian defender Ythallo to TFC II deal". Waking the Red. 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union II 2, Toronto FC II 1 - 2024 MLS Next Pro Regular Season". Toronto FC. 18 March 2024.
- ^ Kadbet, Nikki (18 August 2024). "Match Recap: Toronto FC II 4 - 2 Philadelphia Union II". Toronto FC.
External links
edit- Ythallo at Soccerway
- Ythallo at Brazilian Football Confederation