There are very few 18-year-olds who carry themselves quite like Andrey Santos – and don't just take our word on that. Many players, both past and present, have been willing to highlight the teenage midfielder possesses the confidence and ability of a seasoned professional.
“I’ve never seen a player, at 18, as ready as he is," explained former Brazil international Juninho Pernambucano last year. "Without the ball, his participation in the game is total; I want to see his GPS because he doesn't stop. And technically, he's way above the others. He's not going to be better than me, he's going to be much better than me. He is a much more complete player."
Vasco's veteran midfielder, Nene, echoed those comments. "It doesn't even seem like he's this young," he said. "He has an incredible maturity in training, it seems like he has been with us for many years. He has a vision of the game, a lot of quality, and likes to break lines.
