Youngster shines in youth ranks, Santos’ hope in Paulista U20 | OneFootball

After a challenging period dealing with injuries, Bernardo is experiencing his best moment of the season. The midfielder has become a key player in the offensive system of Santos in the under-20 category.

With six goals in the last five matches of the Paulista Championship, the 20-year-old player is the team's top scorer and leader in goal contributions.

“I am very happy with the moment I am living and being able to contribute to the team on the field. We are in a very good collective moment and, individually, I have been feeling better and more confident,” said the Menino da Vila.

Since recovering from a series of muscle injuries in June, Bernardo has scored seven goals in 14 matches between the Paulista and Brasileirão under-20 tournaments.

Recently, the midfielder joined some activities with the professional team, already under the guidance of Juan Pablo Vojvoda's technical staff. In 2024, he was promoted by Carille but struggled with injuries and did not have a continuous presence in the main squad.

Focus on the classic!

The Santos under-20 team faces Corinthians in the round of 16 of the Paulista. The match is scheduled for this Friday at 3 PM (Brasília time) at Parque São Jorge, in São Paulo. The second game will be at Vila Belmiro on September 26.

“We have two important matches against Corinthians, a classic that always requires a lot of attention and commitment from start to finish. We will strive to play great matches, maintain focus on the details, and fight for qualification, which is our goal,” concluded Bernardo.

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