Ythallo

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.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rodrigues and the second or paternal family name is de Oliveira.
Ythallo
Personal information
Full name Ythallo Rykelm Rodrigues de Oliveira
Date of birth (2004-07-22) 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) 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 June 2024

Early life

Ythallo 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

At 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]

International career

Ythallo has been called up to both the Brazil U15 and Brazil U17 teams.[1]

References
  1. "Toronto FC II sign Brazilian defender Ythallo". Toronto FC. 1 March 2024.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. "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.
  6. "Toronto FC sign teenage Brazilian defender Ythallo to TFC II deal". Waking the Red. 1 March 2024.
  7. "Philadelphia Union II 2, Toronto FC II 1 - 2024 MLS Next Pro Regular Season". Toronto FC. 18 March 2024.
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