Nike has long been known to scout some of the world’s greatest sports talents, especially when it comes to the world of soccer. It began with Neymar, who signed with the multinational corporation at the age of 13. That trend continued with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, who, at the tender age of 11, became Nike’s youngest-ever affiliated athlete after dazzling at a youth tournament in New York.

But the bar has been raised once again. This time with an 8-year-old player who considered the next great prospect in Brazilian soccer.

Brazilian football prodigy Kauan Basile has signed with Nike at just 8-years-old.

Kauan Basile, un niño brasileño de 8 años, se han convertido en una promesa del fútbol, juega en el @SantosFC y ya firmó un contrato millonario por tres años con Nike. Es bisnieto de Nena, defensor subcampeón del mundo con la selección brasileña en el Mundial de 1950. #DeportesTR pic.twitter.com/GHJ1uJIw7s

— Telemetro Reporta (@TReporta) January 27, 2021

Kauan Basile is just 8-years-old and he’s already playing for the Santos’ U-9 indoor football team. But now he’s just made history as the youngest player ever to sign a deal with Nike.

“I am very happy with the opportunity to play for Santos, as well as the contract. I like to play football,” Kauan Basile told Gazeta Esportiva. 

According to reports, the contract with Nike is guaranteed over three years, and there’s an option to extend it for two more. He’s now the youngest player in the world to sign with Nike. Even at the end of his contract, Basile will still be younger than both Messi and another ex-Santos kid, Neymar, in signing his first deal at Nike.

Messi put pen to paper on his first Nike contract aged 15, while Neymar was 13.

The kid is generating tons of buzz worldwide.

Basile’s agents, Mengoni Sports, revealed the news of the Nike deal with a proud post on social media. They wrote: “Today Kauan broke the record of being the youngest player in the WORLD by signing a contract with Nike!”

The post went on to add that “He is pure talent! He has football in the soul, in his heart and in his DNA.”

The sports world has reacted with excitement, especially across Brazil where football plays reach God-like status.

Football runs through Basile’s blood.

“Kauan Basile, Brazilian prodigy surpasses Neymar and Messi by signing with Nike at 8 years old. Basile's deal with the sportswear giant is set to run for three seasons with the option for an additional two years.
His father, Andrezinho, is a former Corinthians player himself.” pic.twitter.com/hn5nA2UPuU

— AfroLatinx Travel (@AfroLatinoTrav) January 28, 2021

Like so many of football’s greats, Basile has the tradition of football in his blood. Both his father and great-grandfather both played professionally. His father Andrezinho was on the roster for Corinthians during his playing days.

And his dad couldn’t be more proud of his son going on to such major success, saying he’s ready for superstardom. He said: “He is a player with an absurd will to win. He has a lot of technical quality.”

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“El Chavo del Ocho” is one of the most iconic shows in the Spanish-language world. The tv show spawned some of the most beloved characters, including the namesake of the show. FIFA21 is getting in on the fun of highlighting the character to honor its 50 years of touching lives.

You can wear a special Chavo del Ocho uniform in FIFA21.

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“El Chavo del Ocho” is one of the most culturally important shows in the Spanish-speaking world. The Mexican sitcom gifted us Chavo del 8 and Chilindrina and we are all better for knowing those characters. The show, which ran for almost nine years, is still celebrated and loved today.

The uniforms are available for only a very short time.

Es bellísimo!🎮
El nuevo uniforme de FIFA 21 en colaboración con la marca 'Chespirito' Homenaje al Chavo del 8 por sus 50 años. pic.twitter.com/ON2jPY8k6N

— Joel Biera🙄😛💬😷 (@joel_biera) December 9, 2020

FIFA 21 players can access the uniform between Dec. 10 to 13. The outfit isn’t outright free. Players have to accomplish three challenges and will then be granted access to the Chavo del Ocho kit. Who wouldn’t want a chance to play in the Chavo del Ocho kit?

Soccer players who wear the kit in the game are excited to be part of the celebration.

No se me chispoteó y ya tengo mi jersey del #ChavoDelOcho50 para mi equipo de #FIFA21. ¡Consigue el tuyo a partir del 10 de diciembre! #GanarEnEquipo #50CH @EASPORTSFutbol @ChavodelOcho_Of pic.twitter.com/88TCeB1h3Q

— Luis Hernandez C. (@elmatadorpr) December 9, 2020

Who wouldn’t want a chance to be part of video game history. It isn’t every day that a video game version of yourself gets to wear an outfit that gives praise to one of the greats. If there was ever a highlight in life, this would definitely be one of them.

Some are thinking of it as a sweet homage to Chespirito.

Eso, eso, eso. ¡El Chavo del 8 está llegando a #FIFA21!

¡Celebramos sus 𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝗻̃𝗼𝘀 con @Raul_Jimenez9, @Miguel_layun, @elmatadorpr, @Cordovar97 y @alan_mozo51!

El kit del Chavo del 8 estará disponible en #FUT21 del 10-13 de diciembre.

Tenía que ser @GrupoChespirito. pic.twitter.com/6X225RdHRd

— EA SPORTS FIFA LATAM (@EASPORTSFutbol) December 9, 2020

Roberto Mario “Chespirito” Gómez y Bolaños is responsible for some of Mexico’s most important characters. The actor brought several characters to life on the television but none more iconic than Chavo del Ocho. If it were not for Chespirito, we would have never got to see Chapulin Colorado fight off the bad men or Chavo del Ocho interactions with La Chilindrina.

Who else is getting excited about the debut of these kits?

READ: Snapchat Added A ‘Chavo Del Ocho’ Filter And People Across The Internet Are Happy AF

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