Zicky Te ended this yr’s Euro finals, being awarded the tournaments participant of the match on the age of 20. Ricardinho who’s received this award 7 occasions however most effective formally first was once awarded this again in 2018 on the age of 32, a transparent 12 years between the 2 avid gamers.
Despite the fact that each avid gamers play other positions, Ricardinho performed as a winger and Zicky Te performed as a pivot for Portugal throughout this match, and to win this award for your debut match is a large success for the younger guy.
Ricardinho (pictured above) made 187 appearances for Portugal spanning over just about a decade of world Futsal, scoring a whopping 141 objectives throughout this time, Zicky Te has made simply 18 appearances, scoring 5 objectives (2 of which got here within the semi-final towards Spain) which Portugal needed to come from at the back of to protected their position within the last.
Ricardinho is thought of as a legend among Futsal enthusiasts along with his technical skill, in addition to his power to trace again and assist his facet protect, which is unusual from an attacking-minded participant equivalent to himself.
Retiring from world Futsal ultimate yr prior to the match which started again in January, other folks had been questioning if Portugal may change any such particular participant, then up steps Zicky Te, appearing the remainder of Europe that Portugal was once now not weakened through the lack of Ricardinho however as an alternative appearing they’re simply as sturdy as ever. As he showcased his personal emblem of distinctive talents with the ball and the power he possessed across the courtroom.
Making 3 assists and scoring 3 objectives throughout the 6 appearances he made throughout this match, even if Ricardinho is assessed as the most productive Futsal participant to ever grace the courtroom, Zicky Te has certainly showcased his talents however has a protracted approach to move to end up he’s worthy of such standing, however he’s off to a really perfect get started.
After successful the Euro last with Portugal, Zicky Te (pictured above) spoke to the media and mentioned:
“It’s onerous to position into phrases what I’m feeling. All I will say is I’m in heaven at the moment. I’m so pleased with this workforce and I need to thank each unmarried one who helped us to achieve this second.”
Identical to Ricardinho, Zicky Te is a workforce participant, now not simply targeting his personal recreation however others as neatly and has proven throughout this Euro’s that he was once all the time searching for the killer cross and if couldn’t in finding it, he’d make the room to get the shot away, which ended behind the web extra ceaselessly than now not.
Zicky Te has a really perfect profession to stay up for and successful, participant of the match and the trophy in his debut, simply presentations what a distinct participant Zicky is and is more likely to change into.
Do you assume Zicky Te is the brand new shining big name for Portugal?
