An Armenian at Copinha U20: Gabriel Kutudjian makes his debut for Comercial RP

In January, Brazil hosts one of the country’s most prestigious youth football tournaments — Copinha U20, featuring the strongest youth teams in Brazil. As in the previous season, the current edition of the tournament includes a player with Armenian roots representing Comercial RP U20.

Last year, Bruno Feijo Boghossian played for this team. This season he is also listed in Comercial’s squad, but he has not taken part in the opening matches. Instead, in the second round of the tournament, another Armenian footballer appeared on the pitch — Gabriel Kutudjian.

The 20-year-old left-back made his debut in the match against Noroeste, coming on as a substitute in the 83rd minute. The game ended with a 2–0 victory for Comercial. Kutudjian played as a left-back wearing the number 31 shirt and, during his time on the field, actively joined the attacks down his flank on several occasions.

Gabriel Kutudjian joined Comercial at the end of 2025 and marked this step on social media:

“The beginning of another chapter at this giant club. I am very grateful to God and to everyone who has always supported me and helped me throughout this process.”

Highlights of Kutudjian’s performance in the match against Noroeste can be seen in the published video.