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 stays away from social media, unlike most young people of his generation, and admires Pepe, the most famous contact he has on his phone.

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

Maisfutebol – What do you do to take your mind off football?

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

What do you watch on Netflix?

Whatever my girlfriend chooses.

And what does she usually want to watch?

It really depends 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 my mood.

Do you have a dream trip?

I would like to visit the Maldives with my girlfriend – a paradise destination.

What is your favorite dish?

I'm a fan of good food and eat everything. I'm not picky. With my girlfriend's help, I 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 know how to cook so I could be independent.

Tell us a dish you know how to make well.

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

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

A homemade, simple meal that everyone would like – maybe tomato rice and some chicken steaks. I also venture into traditional Portuguese dishes, although I might not match the seasoning at my grandparents’ house.

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

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

Did Pepe help you a lot when you joined FC Porto’s first team?

Without a doubt. I was a youth player 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’s the best advice you’ve been given?

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

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

There’s a bit of everything. Family life shouldn’t be too exposed; we have to be aware of our limitations, respect the team’s moments. But it has its advantages, especially financially, allowing us to provide better conditions for those close to us.

Do you care about social media?

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

So, you’re not very concerned about comments about you either.

Yes. I try to stay away from all that.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I see myself tomorrow training and giving my all 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 as much as they’ve given me.

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