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The dream of becoming a professional player begins to take shape for young Hiago Santos, born in , in the interior of Acre. The boy passed a screening carried out in and has now started a testing period at Athletico Paranaense, one of the most structured clubs in Brazilian football when it comes to training athletes.
A, which brought together young football talents from Acre in the state capital. The project had the support of Senator Alan Rick and aimed to open doors for athletes from the region to show their potential for clubs with greater visibility on the national scene.
After passing the initial assessment, the young man embarked towards the south of the country and began this Monday (16) a period of testing at the Hurricane Training Center. During this phase, he will be observed by the club’s youth academy technical committee, who will evaluate technical, physical and behavioral aspects before deciding on a possible permanent stay.
Hiago’s trajectory draws attention precisely because of the distance he traveled in pursuit of his dream. Leaving Sena Madureira, in the Iaco Valley, he crossed practically the entire country until arriving in Paraná to try to win a place in one of the most recognized bases in Brazil.
If approved in the evaluation period, the young man will be able to officially join the youth teams of Athletico Paranaense, beginning his journey within professional football.
For family, friends and supporters, the achievement already represents a big step and also a source of pride for Sena Madureira, who starts to root for the success of the boy who now carries the city’s name in his search for space in Brazilian football.
