At 16, Nadson celebrates progress and targets another Copinha with Santos | OneFootball

Attacking midfielder Nadson is looking forward to playing in his second São Paulo Junior Football Cup wearing the Santos jersey. At 16 years old, the Menino da Vila says he is coming into the tournament more experienced after participating in the previous edition.

Throughout the season, Nadson played mainly for the under-17 team, but was also integrated into the under-20 squad, which won the Paulista Championship in their category, in addition to training with the professional team. In the final against São Paulo in the Paulista Under-20, the youngster came on in both legs and contributed two assists.

Nadson, from Santos. (Photos: Reinaldo Campos/ Santos F.C.)

“I believe that just by having played in the Copinha at 15 years old, I already gained a lot of experience about what it’s like to play in the competition. I come into this second participation more mature and I hope to contribute in the best possible way for the team,” said the Menino da Vila.

Nadson also highlighted the preparation of the Santos squad for the start of the competition. The Meninos da Vila are in Group 16, alongside Grêmio São-Carlense, Real Brasília, and Cacoalense, with the group based in São Carlos. Santos’ debut in the Copinha is scheduled for January 4, against Real Brasília.

“The preparation has been intense. The whole group is already focused on the Copinha with a single objective. We are working hard to be ready for the debut and play a good game against Real Brasília,” added Nadson.

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