Ewerton highlights the strength of the Viseu Academic collective

Athe 28 years, Ewerton, who fulfills in Portugal the first experience outside of brazil, adds 26 defenses in the first seven days, but considers that the individual income is a consequence of the work developed by the entire team.

“ These numbers are the result of a lot of collective work. I've always prepared myself a lot during my career to live a moment like this, both technically and mentally. But the most important thing is to stay focused to help the team. With the group well, the individual side also grows ", said in statements to Lusa.

Living a particular season in the history of the emblem beirão, the Brazilian considers that the organization and the environment in the club have been important for the start of the team, which, after seven contested days, occupies the seventh place, with 11 points, the same ones of Arouca and Sporting Braga, fifth and sixth, respectively.

“ I was very welcome by everyone at the club. The technical team and colleagues helped me a lot in adapting. The Academic works in a positive, organized way and I believe that all this made a difference for this positive start here”, he said.

Ewerton now points to the continuity of this work throughout the period and assumes the ambition to contribute to the Academic's achievement of its goals in the return to the main step.

“The main goal is to evolve and maintain the good level in the season. I have an ambition to grow, to make my name in the country and, with that, to achieve the academic goals, together with my colleagues”, he explained.

The connection with the supporters is another aspect valued by the goalkeeper, who considers support from the benches as a force for the team.

“ I feel the support of the fans in every game. It is an essential force for us in the competition and has great influence at the moment we are living in the League”, Lusa said, leaving a message of confidence: “You can be sure that we are focused and dedicated enough to reap the fruits of our work at this time. Count on us because we count on you.”.

Ewerton, who arrived at the Academic on loan from Barra FC, considers that the adaptation to Viseu and Portuguese football was fast, despite having found a greater competitive intensity than in Brazil.

“ It's been really nice living in Viseu. I've always dreamed of acting in Europe and being able to do it in Portugal is being special. Of course I miss family members, but I'm very focused on the professional part. I want, increasingly, to avenge my name here”, he said.

The Academic of Viseu occupies the seventh place of the I Liga and receives Estoril Praia on the eighth day, on October 10, at Estádio do Fontelo.