Kaique Azarias

Kaique Pereira Azarias (born 16 April 2003), also known as Kaique Pereira or simply Kaique, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP.

Club career Kaique won several youth tournaments for SE Palmeiras and gained prominence when playing for Brazil U20 as part of their 2023 South American U-20 Championship campaign. He started the match against Colombia on 9 February, saving a Gustavo Puerta penalty. He earned two more caps for Brazil's youth side during the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, after Mycael was injured.

In July 2023, Kaique was promoted to the main squad of Palmeiras after the transfer of Vinícius Silvestre to Portimonense. On 14 July 2025, Kaique joined Primeira Liga club Nacional on a season long loan.

On 29 August 2026, Kaique signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga club Sporting CP.

International career Kaique also played for the Brazil national under-20 football team in the 2023 South American U-20 Championship and 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Career statistics

Honours Palmeiras U20 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2022 Copa do Brasil Sub-20: 2022 Campeonato Paulista Sub-20: 2021, 2022, 2023

Brazil U20 South American U-20 Championship: 2023