Trabzonspor’s Brazilian striker Felipe Augusto made statements to the club magazine on many subjects, from his love for the claret-blue club to working with Coach Fatih Tekke, from the speed record to the mental struggle.
Augusto, who said that he preferred Trabzonspor in the console games he played in his childhood, stated that the fact that this situation became a reality years later had a special meaning for him. Augusto said, “While playing in the career mode in Nintendo 3D, I would constantly receive offers from Trabzonspor and I would play in that team. Years later, when the offer came in real life, I said, ‘This is not a coincidence.’ It is a great happiness for me to wear this jersey.”
“IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REPRESENT THIS CITY AND ITS FANS”
Emphasizing that Trabzonspor is a big step for him, the Brazilian football player said, “It is very important to represent this city, this team and to fight for the fans. It is a great feeling to play for this jersey in real life after playing on game consoles.”
“IT IS A GREAT CHANCE TO WORK WITH FATIH TEKKE”
Felipe Augusto stated that working with Coach Fatih Tekke is an important privilege for him and said, “Our coach knows this city and this league very well. It is a great advantage for me to work with him as he is a center forward. It is a great chance to learn from a name that has been the top scorer and left a mark on this club.”
“FIGHT IS MY GAME CHARACTER”
Augusto, who draws attention with his energetic nature in the game, stated that his fighting power is at the forefront and said, “Running and fighting are my most important characteristics. Even if I cannot score a goal, contributing to the team and fighting for my friends is a priority for me.”
“I WORK EXTRA FOR SPEED AND POWER”
Referring to his work after reaching the top of the world rankings by reaching a speed of 36.75 km/h in the Çaykur Rizespor match, the young football player said, “I am working to be faster, stronger and better. I was very close to scoring a goal in that run, but the important thing for me is to fight.”
“FOOTBALL IS A WAY OF LIFE IN TRABZON”
Stating that the passion for football in Trabzon impressed him, the 21-year-old football player said, “As someone who comes from Brazil, it makes me very happy to see the passion here. I experienced the meaning of the saying ‘Trabzon is everywhere for us’ here. The expectation of the fans provides extra motivation on the field.”
Referring to his life off the field, Felipe Augusto said, “I define myself as a home and family person. Resting at home outside of matches and training helps me recover mentally. A disciplined life is very important for a football player.”
“I TRY TO STAY BALANCED WHEN I CANNOT SCORE”
Drawing attention to the psychological pressure that strikers experience, Augusto said, “I try not to get too carried away by the praise. I learn from criticism. Staying balanced is very important to get through difficult periods.”
Stating that he takes Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo as an example, the Brazilian football player said, “He is an exemplary name with his mentality, work discipline and dedication. I try to work hard like him.”
Stating that they started to get to know Trabzon, the 21-year-old football player said, “I went to Uzungöl, it is a very beautiful city with its history and nature. We try to visit whenever we get the chance.”
Felipe Augusto, who created the best 11 throughout history, chose a squad with high offensive power. Augusto said the reason for not including Pele in the squad was “He is a completely different person, a king” and created his ideal 11 from the following names:
“Neuer, Cafu, Sergio Ramos, Maldini, Marcelo, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Messi, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo”