Erick Belé

Erick Machado Belé (born 21 January 2007) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Palmeiras.

Club career Belé was born in Flores da Cunha, Rio Grande do Sul, and joined Palmeiras' youth sides in 2018, after impressing at Juventude. On 21 March 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until 2026.

On 8 July 2025, Belé further extended his link with Verdão until 2028. He made his first team – and Série A – debut on 11 October, coming on as a late substitute for Raphael Veiga in a 4–1 home routing of his former club Juventude.

International career Belé represented Brazil at under-20 level, making his debut for the side in July 2025. On 18 September, he and another three Palmeiras teammates were called up for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Career statistics

Honours Palmeiras U17 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17: 2023 Copa do Brasil Sub-17: 2023

Palmeiras U20 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2025 2023