Tiquinho Soares backs Terem Moffi: “May shirt 29 bring luck” | OneFootball

Tiquinho Soares recalled his debut for FC Porto – an unforgettable 2-1 victory over Sporting in February 2017. In an interview with A Bola, the former striker for the Dragons spoke about the impact of that match on his career and wished good luck to the new signing Terem Moffi, who will also wear the number 29 jersey.

The Brazilian began by evoking the emotions of that classic and how it changed the course of his career:

“That game was something surreal. I think it completely changed my life. It was my first game wearing the FC Porto jersey. I came from Vitória de Guimarães, was serving a one-game suspension, so I missed a game. Right in the next match, I had the opportunity to play, and it was really a surprise for me.”

Soares also emphasized the importance of the confidence given to him by Nuno Espírito Santo by immediately placing him in the starting eleven:

“He counted on me right away in that game. He trusted me, gave me all the confidence to play and rise to a challenge of that level. I had never played in such a big game, after all, it’s a classic. I was caught by surprise by the coach, but that was a game that changed my career, especially because of the magnitude of the match.”

He then recalled decisive moments of the match:

“It was a very difficult game for us… I scored two important goals. Then we had to retreat and defend, I remember Iker Casillas made great saves. It was so special that, as I said, it changed my life.”

Finally, he talked about the number 29 jersey and gave advice and wishes to his successor in the number, Terem Moffi:

“I have that number 29 jersey kept with great affection here at home. It’s a jersey that today, here at Santos, I use, I took the number again. It’s a very special jersey for me. (…) The advice I give him is to enjoy the game, such a big classic like this. Enjoy! I wish him good luck, that he can debut well and that FC Porto can come out with the victory, which is the most important. And that this number 29 jersey can bless him, that he can score many goals and bring much joy to everyone at the Dragão.”

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