This Thursday morning, São Paulo used social media to wish congratulations to the former player of the club, Antony, who is turning 22 on February 24th.
“And today is the birthday of this “MadeInCotia” that we are so proud of: Antony, São Paulo, from the stands, celebrates 22 years of age”, published the club.
???????? And today is the birthday of this #MadeInCotia that we are so proud of: @antony00São Paulo from the stands, celebrates 2️⃣2️⃣ years old! pic.twitter.com/W9OD87a7CM
— Sao Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) February 24, 2022
The striker for Ajax and for the Brazilian national team arrived at Tricolor São Paulo at just 11 years old, to play in the basic categories. In 2019, he was champion of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, the Copinha, and soon stood out among the professionals.
For the main team of the Morumbi team, he played 37 games and scored four goals. Already in the year 2020, he was sold to Ajax, for the amount of 18 million euros.
Since arriving in European football, he has played in 73 matches, scored 21 goals and provided 19 assists, in addition to being Dutch champion in 2021.
Due to the prominence for the club, he is constantly summoned by Tite to defend the Brazilian team. Last year, Antony won Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games wearing hopscotch.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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