Leading the Brasileirão by 12 points, Botafogo is going through a great phase and Tiquinho Soares, a highlight of the squad, opened the game about entering the club’s hall of idols
After 15 rounds of BrazilianO Botafogo conquered an undisputed leadership, with 12 points of difference for the vice-leader. As a result of a well-done job, the club from Rio de Janeiro has been experiencing its best phase in recent years. However, even with a very important collective strength, Glorioso has an outstanding highlight this season: Tiquinho Soares.
Top scorer in the Brasileirão, with 10 goals scored, Tiquinho is seen as the highlight of this squad, but he emphasizes the importance of the team. “[O diferencial] I think it’s a group, it’s a group that we closed as if it were a family. Everyone focused on the same goal. As I said, it’s not just Tiquinho. There is every group that is helping to make Botafogo bigger”he stated.
And as it couldn’t be any different, the striker said he was very happy with the phase he’s been living, but he insisted on thanking Botafogo, who gave him this opportunity and returning to Brazil. “It is a very nice moment, together with my teammates. We are living a special season. I thank Botafogo for having believed in my potential”, said the gunner.
All Botafogo matches on Nilton Santos Stadium, home of Fogão, have important support from the stands. However, it is impossible not to highlight the relationship between the Botafogo fans and the scorer. With the right to music in his honor, Tiquinho Soares is already within the hearts of alvinegros.
About being considered an idol, the striker keeps his feet on the ground. “I’m pretty cool about it. I know that there are great idols here who passed through Botafogo. For me, it’s very satisfying to be able to be wearing this shirt. I don’t want to say that about an idol. I try to do my job, which is the most important thing, but what matters is always Botafogo”finished shirt number 9.
Source: sportbuzz
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