Kauã Elias Nogueira (born 28 March 2006) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Shakhtar Donetsk.

[2] Having played football on the fields of Uberlândia with his grandfather, Elias started his career with futsal school Praia Clube.

[2] He was invited to trial with the club in Xerém, but his grandfather was initially reluctant to take him due to the high costs of travel.

[2] This bet would prove fruitful for both Elias and Fluminense, as he continued this prolific form as he progressed through the academy, finishing as top scorer at a number of international tournaments.

[4] On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.