Defender hails Santos’ 2007 generation for Paulista double triumph | OneFootball

The Santos won the 2025 São Paulo State Under-20 Championship title last Sunday. Among the champions is defender João Alencar, one of the standout players of the squad.

The trophy was special for the players of the 2007 generation. The group was already coming from the under-17 state title in 2024. The Peixe defender valued the achievement and the club's performance this season.

“An incredible campaign by this group that culminated in another title wearing the Peixe jersey. Maximum effort and dedication from everyone to overcome the opponents and show the strength of our youth system,” commented Alencar.

The defender, who is in the final stages of recovering from an injury, also highlighted his eagerness to return to playing with the group as soon as possible:

“I hope to be back soon. I returned to ball work last week and this week I'm training with the group again. I'm very eager to get back on the field and do what I love most. The focus is to return to my best level,” the defender concluded.

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