Meet Bernardo Paias, Santos star in Paulista under-20 triumph | OneFootball

Santos lifted the Campeonato Paulista Under-20 trophy once again after defeating São Paulo on penalties, in the final held last weekend. The Alvinegro Praiano was down 3-0, but managed to come back and tie the game. Among the stars of the campaign, midfielder Bernardo Paias, 20 years old, was one of the main highlights.

With eight goals and two assists in 13 matches, the Menino da Vila finished as the team’s top scorer and leader in direct goal involvements. One of those goals, in fact, came in the final against Tricolor, securing the tie that took the match to penalties.

“This title means a lot to all of us. We had a great campaign, facing strong teams and never stopped giving our all. The final shows who we are: a determined, hard-working team with a huge desire to win and honor this jersey. There’s no better feeling than being a champion with Santos,” said Bernardo.

With a contract until November 2026, the midfielder is living his last season in the youth system and is seen as one of the promising talents for Santos’ midfield. At the club since he was nine years old, Paias has already taken part in activities with the professional squad.

“The expectation is high, but I keep my feet on the ground. I know that, at the right time, I’ll have the opportunity to fulfill my dream of debuting for the first team and playing in a packed Vila. Now I’ll keep working so that, when the chance comes, I can seize it and never let go,” he concluded.

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