Pepe in the dressing room made me better on and off the pitch | OneFootball

Vasco Sousa is a lover of good food and claims to be an excellent cook. He distances himself from social media, unlike most young people of his generation, and admires Pepe, the most famous contact he has on his phone.

In the last part of the interview with Maisfutebol, the 22-year-old midfielder, now loaned by FC Porto to Moreirense, talks about his preferences outside of football and surprises with some answers.

Maisfutebol - What do you do to distract yourself from football?

I'm very homely and very close to my family. After a morning training, nothing satisfies me more than spending the afternoon with friends and family. This is, for me, well-being.

What do you watch on Netflix?

Whatever my girlfriend chooses.

And what does she usually want?

It depends a lot on her mood. I, for example, like documentaries about sports, nutrition and well-being.

And music. What do you usually listen to?

A bit of everything, depending on the mood.

Do you have a dream trip?

I would like to visit the Maldives with my girlfriend - a paradisiacal destination.

What is your favorite dish?

I appreciate good food and eat everything. I'm not picky. With the help of my girlfriend, I've learned to value variety in my diet.

Do you cook?

I cook and I cook well. Life forced me to learn, and my mother always encouraged me to learn to cook to be autonomous.

Tell us then a dish that you know how to make well.

Challenge accepted. What dish would you like me to prepare?

If we were to go to your house today, what would be for dinner?

A homemade and simple meal, to everyone's liking - perhaps a tomato rice and some chicken steaks. I also venture into traditional Portuguese dishes, although I may not achieve the seasonings of my grandparents' house.

Another curiosity: who is the most famous contact you have on your phone?

Pepe. He has always been a reference and today I consider him a great friend.

Did Pepe help you a lot when you arrived at FC Porto's main team?

Without a doubt. I was a kid from the academy and, in a flash, I saw Pepe next to me in the locker room. His presence made me a better person and player.

I don't know if it's related to Pepe, but in all these years of football, what was the best advice you were given?

Above all, learn to enjoy doing what I love most: playing football.

Do you think many young footballers are aware of the privilege or do they live in a kind of bubble?

There's a bit of everything. Family life cannot be too exposed; we must be aware of the limitations, respect the team's moments. But it has advantages, especially financially, allowing us to provide better conditions to those close to us.

Do you care about social media?

Not at all. If I could, I would live in the shadows.

So, you also don't worry too much about comments about you.

Yes. I try to distance myself from all that.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself tomorrow training and giving everything for Moreirense, grateful for the opportunity.

What is your biggest dream?

More than a dream, my goal is to give back to my family twice everything they gave me.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.