Pepê celebrates 200 matches for Porto, eyes spot in club’s top 50 | OneFootball

The forward Pepê is experiencing a special moment with the Porto jersey. Upon reaching the milestone of 200 official matches for the club, the Brazilian highlighted the pride of being part of the "Dragons" history and revealed his ambition to continue winning titles and setting records.

“It is an honor to reach this milestone. I hope to leave my name in FC Porto's history by winning titles and victories,” stated the number 11, in an interview published in the Portuguese daily A Bola.

Close to club legends

With 200 matches, Pepê is just 15 games away from entering the top-50 athletes who have played the most for Porto, approaching historical names like Ricardo Quaresma (225), Deco (229), and Lucho González (241). “I didn’t even know that,” admitted the forward.

Titles and personal growth

Among the unforgettable moments, Pepê highlighted the collective achievements and the support of the fans. “The titles were remarkable. Seeing the fans, that celebration, the feeling of a job well done, it really moves me,” he said.

The player also reflected on his development since his arrival in 2021, coming from Grêmio. “I have evolved a lot in the tactical part. I learned a lot in European football and had teammates who helped me,” he added.

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