Portuguese talent shines at Santos, to play with Ronaldo’s son | OneFootball

The left-back Kauã Miranda, 15 years old, from Santos, has been called up to play for the Portugal U-16 national team in the Taça das Federações, an international tournament that will take place from October 30 to November 4 in Antalya, Turkey.

Born in Almada, Portugal, Kauã moved to Palmas (TO) as a baby and began his football journey at the Batalhão soccer school in the capital of Tocantins. In 2019, at the age of nine, he was spotted by a Flamengo scout during the GO Cup in Goiânia and spent four seasons at the Rio de Janeiro club before transferring to Santos in 2023.

“It is a huge honor to be able to represent the country where I was born and to take the Santos name with me to European football. I have always dreamed of an opportunity like this and I want to show my best on the field,” said the young player.

Partnership with a future star?

On the Portuguese national team, Kauã Miranda may play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., son of the Portuguese star. During the competition, Portugal will face Turkey, Wales, and England.

“It is a tremendous honor to be called up to the national team and to have the chance to play alongside the son of a football legend. Cristiano Ronaldo has always been an inspiration to me, and to share the field with someone who carries the same name and learns from him every day is something that can add a lot to my career,” said the Santos player.

Whoever speaks up goes to... Portugal!

The call-up of the Menino da Vila is the result of a curious discovery. During the Copa Zico in Rio de Janeiro, Kauã revealed in an interview that he was born in Portugal. The information then caught the attention of the Portuguese federation, which began to follow him and, months later, made the call official.

“I know I still have a lot to improve, but I want to make the most of every training session and every game to keep growing. I feel very happy for the opportunity, and I know this is just the beginning,” concluded the left-back.

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