Felipe Silva on dream season at FC Porto: “First-team work helped” | OneFootball

In his second season at FC Porto B, Felipe Silva is the player with the most minutes this season, totaling 2,500 in 31 matches. The 24-year-old centre-back and key figure in Porto’s B team defensive line is just a few days away from reaching a new personal best.

If he is used in the derby against Benfica B on Friday, 15 May, in the final round of the league, he will make his 32nd appearance, the highest number of matches in his career. The possibility of wearing the captain’s armband and being called up to the first team, after having been part of the training camp in the Algarve alongside Thiago Silva, are other forms of recognition that may come his way.

“Being around top-level players adds a lot, and working more closely with the first team helped me greatly in that regard and prepared me to raise my level. I tried to make the most of every opportunity and learn from the more experienced players,” said the Brazilian player, adding that the 31 matches are a sign of the “confidence of the club and coaching staff.”

“I’m happy with this moment here in Portugal and I remain motivated to keep working to improve more and more,” he added.

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