📈 Is it the manager’s touch? Nenê’s stats after 40 are remarkable | OneFootball

How does someone play so much after turning 40? Nenê is the answer.

Since he turned 40 on July 19, 2021, the midfielder has had 162 matches, 28 goals and 30 assists. In total, he has 58 direct goal participations.

The spectacular numbers were "boosted" this Monday (11), when Nenê assisted Matheus Babi's goal, which secured Juventude's 2 x 1 victory over Corinthians.

The veteran shows that age is just a number. Even in the final stretch of his career, he continues to be decisive on the field, with an average of almost one goal participation every three games.

It's rare to see a player maintain this level after turning 40. With such consistency and intelligence, Nenê has become an example of longevity in Brazilian football.

👉 Coach's touch?

How to end a victory drought? With experience and efficiency.

In the re-debut of coach Thiago Carpini, Juventude won after four games without victories in the Brasileirão 2025. And the protagonists of the relief came from the bench.

Nenê assisted, and Matheus Babi scored the winning goal. All in less than two minutes after they entered the field, in the second half.

The play was quick, but it meant a lot. Juventude found the path to victory again and gained confidence under the command of the new (old) coach.

The data is from Opta.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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