Adler Nascimento
The Portuguese teenager joined Palace in the summer of 2021, and signed professional forms months later.
AdlerNascimento
out on loan
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Forward
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28.07.2228 July 2022
Nascimento signed his professional forms in January 2022, saying he's "really grateful to the club for putting faith in me like this."
He joined from Peterborough United at the start of 21/22, having made his professional debut as a 16-year-old on the final day of the League One season in May 2021.
He impressed for Posh’s Under-18s side as they retained the Youth Alliance League in 20/21, scoring a hat-trick against title-rivals Leyton Orient. Nascimento also scored twice as Peterborough reached the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
The attacking midfielder featured prominently for Rob Quinn's Under-18 side in the 21/22 campaign, making 18 appearances as the young Eagles finished third.
At the start of 2022/23, Nasicmento was in fine goalscoring form - finding the net five times in his first 10 appearances. He captained the side for the first time in a 2-2 draw against Fulham.
His performances earned him a place on the first-team bench in a Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United in November 2022. He made his first appearance for the Under-21s off the bench in their Premier League Cup clash against Bristol City in December 2022.
Nascimento finished the 22/23 campaign with 17 appearances at U18 level, scoring seven goals.
He was a part of the U21s side which went on tour to Salt Lake City in the pre-season of 2023/24. His initial start to the 23/24 campaign was blighted by injury just three games in, though he recovered to return to the U21s side in Februray 2024 and make a total of 10 appearances in 23/24.
Nascimento enjoyed a strong pre-season, including being part of the U21s side which travelled to face Northern Ireland Premiership side Larne FC in the Jeff Hughes Testimonial. His first goal in 2024/25 came in the Premier League International Cup against Real Sociedad in September 2024.
The forward earned a contract extension in February 2025. His 24/25 season was broken up by lengthy spells on the sidelines, which meant he only made eight appearances in total.
Nascimento has enjoyed a strong start to 25/26. He scored a 40-yard swivelled strike in the EFL Trophy against Bromley, and has built a deadly partnership with striker Zach Marsh.
Nascimento highlights
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Goal of the month contenders | September 2025
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Interview with Adler Nascimento after signing extension
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Goal of the Month contenders: September 2024
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Goalscorers Umolu and Nascimento reflect on International Cup opener
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U21s v Real Sociedad U21s | Palace TV+
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International Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-2 Real Sociedad
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Goal of the Month Contenders April
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U18 Match Highlights: Chelsea 1-1 Palace
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U18 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-3 Norwich City
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Goal of the Month November 2022
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U18 Premier League Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-0 Brighton
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U18 Match Highlights: Aston Villa 0-4 Crystal Palace