“I’m proud to wear this badge on my chest” | OneFootball

“Wearing the FC Porto shirt is a huge responsibility,” and David Rodrigues embraces the ambition to “win and give everything on the court so that the season goes well.” The player, the futsal team’s tenth signing for 2026/27, is “living out a childhood dream” and admits that accepting the invitation “was a very easy decision, because the Club speaks for itself.” Now, he is already looking ahead to his debut: “I imagine a packed house and everyone hugely eager to show their work in pursuit of victory.”

An added responsibility“I feel happy and fulfilled. Wearing this shirt is a huge responsibility, and I’m eager for the season to begin. I want to win, give everything on the court, and honor the shirt.”

The fulfillment of a dream“It’s a source of pride to wear this badge on my chest. Everyone would love to wear this shirt. It’s a dream, and now it’s up to me to give my best and work so that the season goes well. Everyone hopes to have this opportunity one day. Wearing this shirt is the realization of a childhood dream.”

What he expects from his debut“I imagine a full house and everyone hugely eager to show their work in pursuit of victory and to do their best for the Club.”

His passion for futsal and the number 80“Futsal is my life and a great passion. The number 80 is special — I’ve been playing with it since I was very young, and it’s a number I identify with and like, because it belonged to one of my idols and has that meaning.”

The Porto proposal“I felt very happy and didn’t think twice. It was a very easy decision to make. The Club speaks for itself.”

The years spent in the Azores“The most significant moment of my career was when, at 18, I left home and went to live alone on Terceira Island. It was an opportunity that came up and an important step because I started working as a professional. It’s what everyone who plays the sport aspires to, so it was a special milestone in my life.”

The transition from football to futsal“I brought the physical side from football, because football is a more physical game in which you run more kilometers. They are different sports, but I believe one complements the other.”

A message to the fans“I hope the fans turn up throughout the season, because we’re going to do everything on our side so that in the end we are National Champions and win as many games as possible.”

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