Spanish press rave: Alisson Santos compared to top striker | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Marseille last Wednesday, October 22nd, in the match corresponding to the third round of the Champions League. Alisson Santos was one of the standout figures for Sporting, coming off the bench to score the goal that secured the green and white victory.

The goal by Alisson Santos made the young Sporting player a highlight in the international press, with special attention from Spain. AS compared the green and white winger to Diego Costa, the striker who shone at Atlético de Madrid but also played in Portuguese football, at Penafiel and Braga.

"In a kind of replica of Diego Costa's trajectory, another Brazilian who emerged from nowhere, Alisson Santos made his first major international impact with the goal that gave the Lions victory against Marseille in the Champions League," the Spanish newspaper began.

The journalists from AS continued their analysis of Alisson Santos: "Small, powerful, almost wild, the Brazilian celebrated with fury a goal that put him in the European headlines for the first time. His story is one of absolute overcoming. He emerged from modest Brazilian clubs like Vitória, Náutico, Figueirense until arriving in Portugal via União Leiria."

It should be noted that Alisson Santos made his debut this season with Sporting's colors, after being purchased from União de Leiria during the 2024/25 season. The Brazilian winger has scored two goals so far - both in the Champions League (against Kairat Almaty and Marseille).

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