Gonçalo Moreira shines, Benfica wonderkid breaks academy record | OneFootball

Gonçalo Moreira became Benfica's all-time top scorer in the Youth League on Wednesday, after the victory against Slavia Prague (3-2). Despite his success, the young creative remains true to his roots, as assured by Miguel Ferreira, president of Pedrouços AC, the club where the midfielder began his career.

"He is a boy who has never forgotten his roots. Whenever he can, he comes to watch our senior team's games. He helps us with everything we need. Gonçalo is very humble, there are no words to describe him. He is the flagbearer of our youth academy," affirmed the leader of the Maiato club, in statements to the newspaper Record.

"He is always concerned with the club's day-to-day life. Whenever he comes to watch the senior games, he greets everyone in the stands. He is extraordinarily humble," Miguel Ferreira emphasized, agreeing that, even at the start of his career, it was already clear that Gonçalo Moreira "stood out from all the others."

"He has reached where he is and will certainly have a brilliant future," anticipated the president of the club from Maia, trying to explain in his own words why the young forward has always been a "standout" player. "He always played from midfield forward, scored many goals, and occupied spaces well. Anyone who saw him on the field immediately noticed he was different," he explained.

"A good student, raised by a top family, who supports him and has always given him the best advice. His family is always available to help the club in whatever is needed. Whenever he has the chance, the first thing he does is come to watch Pedrouços AC," he concluded.

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