“It’s an honour to wear this badge on my chest” | OneFootball

“Wearing the FC Porto shirt is a huge responsibility,” and David Rodrigues embraces the ambition to “win and give everything on the court so the season goes well.” The player, the futsal team’s tenth signing for 2026/27, is “fulfilling a childhood dream” and admits that accepting the invitation “was a very easy decision, because the Club speaks for itself.” Now, he is already looking ahead to his debut: “I picture a full house and everyone hugely eager to show what we can do in pursuit of victory.”

An even greater responsibility“I feel happy and fulfilled. Wearing this shirt is a huge responsibility and I’m eager for the season to start. I want to win, give everything on the court and honor the shirt.”

A dream come true“It’s a source of pride to wear this badge on my chest. Everyone would love to wear this shirt. It’s a dream, and now it’s up to me to give my best and work so the season goes well. Everyone hopes to have this opportunity one day. Wearing this shirt is the fulfillment of a childhood dream.”

What he expects from his debut“I picture a full house and everyone hugely eager to show what we can do in pursuit of victory and to do our best for the Club.”

A passion for futsal and the number 80“Futsal is my life and a great passion of mine. The number 80 is special; I’ve worn it since I was very young, and it’s a number I identify with and like, because it belonged to one of my idols and that gives it special meaning.”

The Porto proposal“I felt very happy and didn’t think twice. It was a very easy decision to make. The Club speaks for itself.”

The years spent in the Azores“The most defining moment of my career was when, at 18, I left home and went to live alone on Terceira Island. It was an opportunity that came up and an important step because I became a professional. It’s what everyone who plays the sport aspires to, so it was a special milestone in my life.”

The transition from football to futsal“I brought over the physical side from football, because football is a more physical game in which you run more kilometers. They are different sports, but I believe one complements the other.”

A message to the fans“I hope the fans turn up throughout the season, because we will do everything on our side so that in the end we are National Champions and win as many matches as possible.”

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