Cearense U20 trophy honours Sandro Queiroz, youth academy manager | OneFootball

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The Ceará State Under-20 Championship trophy will bear the name of Sandro Queiroz, youth academy manager of Ceará Sporting Club. The award presentation will take place at Presidente Vargas Stadium after the second leg of the competition final. The Clássico-Rei, which will decide the state champion of the category, will kick off at 7 p.m. this Thursday, the 1st.

With degrees in Economics, Sports Management in Football, and Football Club Management, Sandro began his journey at Ceará in 2019. Across two spells with the Porangabuçu Alvinegro, Sandro won state titles in the Under-13, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-20 categories, in addition to the Brazilian Aspirants Championship. Back at Ceará since the end of last year, he achieved promotion to Série A of Brazilian football with the Under-20 team in less than a year.

Over seven years working for the Most Beloved, with comings and goings along the way, the youth academy manager has amassed achievements for Vozão, but above all, he contributes daily to the training and development of athletes who dream of reaching the professional level. Among the players developed are Jonathan Jesus, Melk, David Ricardo, Marcos Victor, Rick, Enzo Lodovico, Guilherme Luiz, Giovanni, Jefferson Maciel, Lucca, and several other Brazilian football players.

The work carried out by Sandro Queiroz, recognized by the FCF, has also been noticed by the Brazilian National Team. In August of this year, the youth academy manager was called up to serve as head of delegation for Brazil Under-20.

In contact with cearasc.com, Sandro Queiroz said he was very moved by the tribute and grateful for the recognition. For him, receiving the rewards of his work as a youth development manager from the FCF is of great value.

“I am honored by this tribute from the Ceará Football Federation. For me, it is a source of great joy and gratitude to receive this recognition from such an important institution for football in Ceará and in Brazil. Being honored by a federation that plays a fundamental role in the development, organization, and strengthening of football in our state makes this moment even more special,” he said.

The manager also spoke about the importance of youth development work, highlighting that in this process, not only athletes are developed, but citizens as well. In addition, according to Sandro Queiroz, the professionals who contribute daily to this development of young people also grow.

“I feel very honored. It is recognition for years of work in developing athletes and citizens for football, including professionals from other areas as well. Developing an athlete is not just about preparing him to play, it is about preparing him to grow in life. In youth football, we build the character of a citizen for life,” he added.

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