DYego Wilverson Ferreira Sousa became the hero of Almería against Mirandés on Sunday. In his first start of the season with the Second Division leader, he not only met expectations, but also launched his scoring account in the best possible way. He was the protagonist in the four goals that his team made after signing a hat trick and giving an assist in the 53 minutes that he was on the Anduva field. He dressed as Umar Sadiq and made the Nigerian forget.
We have been with him for 40 days and we know his potential. We have waited for the right moment and I am very happy
Dyego Sousa, who took the ball signed by his teammates, commented that “I am very happy to help the team with goals and work. I just focus on continuing this and promise to do my best every time I get the chance to play. I am to help in whatever“In addition, Rubi also spoke about his performance in Anduva:” We have been with him for 40 days and we know his potential. We have waited for the right moment and I am very happy. “
THIS WAS HIS TRIPLET IN ANDUVA
Sousa was born 32 years ago in Maranhão, northeast of Brazil, but has Portuguese nationality. His beginnings in the world of football were not easy. After training in the Palmeiras Brazilian, crossed the pond in search of making a name in European football.
With just 17 years he reached the lower categories of the Madeira National. His stay in the Portuguese country was not as expected. And is that He went hungry because of the continuous delays in his salary, since he went several months without receiving a single euro. Faced with this situation, he headed to his country of origin.
After going through several Brazilian teams, he again tried his luck in Portugal where, by chance of fate, he developed most of his professional career (Leixoes, Tondela, Portimonense, Marítimo, SC Braga, Benfica and Famaliçao) before heading to Chinese Shenzhen. Dyego represents a clear example that sometimes second chances are good.
2019, his best year
Since arriving in Portugal, Sousa I had a dream. And that was none other than becoming an absolute international with his adopted country. In the 2018/19 season he signed a total of 20 goals. After his great year with SC Braga, Fernando Santos called him up for the qualifying phase of the last European Championship.
On March 22, 2019 he made his debut for Portugal against Ukraine. Days later he also had minutes against Serbia. Thus, He shared a dressing room with one of his idols: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Precisely, in June of that same year he made history with Portugal after to be proclaimed champion of the UEFA Nations League. Soccer was indebted to Dyego Sousa, who was finally able to fulfill his dream … in a big way.
