Official! Sporting sign Farense midfielder: I'm not very physical | OneFootball

Official! Rodrigo Brito is the latest new addition to Sporting’s academy. The 14-year-old midfielder, from Loulé, represented Farense last season and now arrives in Alcochete to take another step in a career that is still in its early stages.

At the moment his move to the Lions was made official, the youngster did not hide his delight. “I feel very happy to represent Sporting, both for myself and for my family. It was something I always wanted and worked hard to achieve”, he told the Club’s media channels.

Rodrigo Brito already knows the green-and-white world well. After starting to play football at the age of four, with JS Campinense, he spent time at Sporting’s Olhão branch between 2019/20 and 2023/24. An injury ended up delaying his move to the Sporting Algarve Academy and forced him to spend a year recovering at Louletano before moving on to Farense.

“Then I went to Farense… and now I’m back”, recalled the left-footed player, who can play as an attacking central midfielder or on the right wing. Speaking about his own characteristics, he highlighted his one-on-one ability, his eye for goal and assists, and the importance of intelligence on the pitch.

“I’m not very physical, but I know that’s not necessary, because intelligence counts for a lot,” explained Rodrigo Brito, showing confidence in adapting to his new reality. “I think I’ll adapt quickly. I know it’s a completely different environment from the one I was in, but I’ll adapt quickly because this is my dream. This is what I want for my life.”

The young Sporting signing is also familiar with the demands of the National Under-15 Championship and believes in the quality of the group he will find in Alcochete. “The teams are very competitive and all the matches are very closely fought, but we have a great team. We have to go all in in every game.”

Rodrigo Brito ended with a promise to Sporting fans. “I would like Sporting supporters to be able to trust in me, because I’m going to show that they can. I’ll give my all, from the first minute to the last and even off the pitch,” he concluded.

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