“I want to help FC Porto adapt to the top flight” | OneFootball

Ana Teles is the latest signing for FC Porto’s women’s team. The 25-year-old midfielder arrives determined to “help the squad adapt to the First Division”. Aware that, at the Dragão, “expectations are always high”, the player assures that she will “do [her] best to represent Porto’s values” and “honour FC Porto every week”. “I want to help the group and I believe this is the beginning of a beautiful story”.

Northern roots“I was born in the North and lived half my life here, but football took me elsewhere. I was abroad and, when I returned to Portugal, FC Porto were still in the Third Division, but it has always been a big club with great fighting spirit. FC Porto fans have an attitude that sets them apart from others. I think my desire to play football and the passion I feel for this sport will help me adapt well to this club. I believe FC Porto has the same values of passion, fighting spirit and unity, and I feel that was exactly what I needed in my career.”

Preparation and support“I’m not used to watching many football matches because I don’t have the time, since I usually have games on the same days. Even so, I know FC Porto never lets anyone fall. Knowing I’ll have someone supporting me if I have a less successful game will be good for me. I want to help the club and I believe this is the beginning of a beautiful story.”

Experience abroad“I’m only 25, but I already have some experience. I played in Sweden and the league is very competitive. It wasn’t easy, adapting was tough, but I learned a lot in the short time I was there. In Turkey I experienced a completely different reality, but the fans were also obsessed with football, like at FC Porto. In Portugal I also felt a lot of pressure — I had to give more every week — and that’s the mentality I want to bring here. I want to help FC Porto adapt to the First Division. I hope to help my teammates, and I’m sure I still have a lot to learn as well.”

The growth of the blue-and-white project“When FC Porto created the women’s section, I was playing abroad. At the time, I immediately followed the club’s page and kept an eye on some results. I remember them breaking the attendance record at the presentation match. I had some difficulty watching the games because I was abroad. Even so, I kept following online, and it’s very good to see how many fans FC Porto can bring to a women’s football match. Unfortunately, in Portugal, there still aren’t many clubs that can bring so many fans to stadiums. On top of that, even while playing in the Second Division, FC Porto reached the Portuguese Cup final, and that made it clear that this project was serious. FC Porto is investing in women’s football, and that made me really want to be part of this.”

High ambition“At FC Porto, expectations are always high. We want to prove to the fans that we are capable of establishing ourselves in the First Division. We will give our best and represent the values of the club and the city. I still don’t know my teammates, but I’m sure everyone will agree. We want to work to honour FC Porto every week.”

Player profile“I’m a more technical player, but when I went abroad I had to adapt to a more physical style of play. In Sweden I was able to use my technical quality, but I had to think faster and that helped me improve my decision-making. If I have to give everything for the team, I will; if I have to throw myself into it to help the club, I will. I like putting on a good show for the fans, because they pay to watch a good game. That’s what I want to bring to FC Porto: beautiful football.”

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