São Paulo academy graduate, Miranda’s son celebrates title with Brazil U15 | OneFootball

A product of São Paulo’s youth academy, Lucas Miranda, son of former center-back Miranda, celebrated his first title with the Brazilian National Team. The defender became champion of the South American U-15 right in his debut wearing the Yellow Jersey in official competitions.

Brazil claimed the title of the U-15 Evolución Tournament, the South American championship for the category, by defeating Argentina in the final on penalties, 5-4, after a 2-2 draw in regular time.

“Wearing the Brazilian National Team jersey is already special, and winning a title in my first official competition is something that will be forever marked in my career. Everyone is to be congratulated. It was a wonderful experience and a very important championship. I hope this is just the beginning of my journey here with the National Team,” said Lucas Miranda.

The São Paulo defender played in all of Brazil’s matches in the South American U-15 and even played as a left-back, becoming a sort of “wild card” in the defensive system of the canary-yellow team.

Playing in the same position as his father, who is an idol at São Paulo and Atlético de Madrid, and who also played in a World Cup with the Brazilian National Team, Lucas insists that he feels no pressure from being Miranda’s son. In fact, the youngster prefers to use the context as motivation to try to follow a similar path.

“I always say that my father is a role model for me. He always tries to be present, talks to me a lot, gives me advice and helps me feel calm so I can have my own personality. That helps me not to feel the weight of being the son of someone who made such history in football like he did,” concluded the tricolor defender, who had the distinguished presence of his father at the final against Argentina.

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