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After scoring his first goal for Sporting, Alisson Santos’ former coach recalls the player’s journey

Filipe Cândido expressed his pride in seeing Alisson Santos’ growth at Sporting. His former coach from his time at União de Leiria recalled some episodes with the Brazilian winger, who scored his debut goal for the Lions last Thursday, in the 4-1 victory against Kairat.

“Alisson’s case is a great joy for me. He was a player we identified in Brazil and we quickly realized he had tremendous potential, especially in one-on-one situations. He’s a very powerful player, with remarkable technical coordination. He has the ability to be very versatile and has a powerful shot,” he told the newspaper O Jogo.

Next, Filipe Cândido revealed that Alisson Santos shows a rebellious personality on the pitch: “In his first games he struggled, but he adapted quickly and also has an above-average ability to listen. And he has a rebellious side, which will end up attracting more interest, since fans want to win, but they also like players who do unpredictable things. Sometimes, we even have to tame some of that rebelliousness during games. But he has a lot of courage and still hasn’t shown his full potential.”

It’s worth remembering that, before arriving at União de Leiria in 2024, the winger had only played in the third tier of Brazilian football, representing Vitória da Bahia, Náutico, and Figueirense. A year later, the 22-year-old made his scoring debut in the Champions League.

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