Real Madrid qualified undefeated in the Champions League, winning every game in the group stage. The Merengues are also second in the Spanish Championship so far. One of the big reasons that helps this great phase, on the field, is the performance of Rodrygo, Brazilian striker.
That the star revealed at Santos is becoming one of the greatest players in the world is a fact. But what few know is the name of the Performance Manager behind the star. This is Marcel Duarte, who has been helping the talent since he was still at Santos’ youth categories.
“More than just the physical work, all analysis is carried out on his performance and this comes from the ground up. We had a vision of his development, going through all the categories and we evolved. Today we reap the fruits of this work with the results”, said Marcel.
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Anyone who thinks that Marcel’s work is like a Personal is mistaken. The Performance Manager goes much further than that, he gives the athlete specific, individual support based on the characteristics and needs of these players. He explains that the role, still new in the sporting world, has been gaining strength in increasingly professional football.
“Nowadays these athletes need the support of a specialized professional, to help according to their needs. Whether it’s recovery, nutrition, stress, whatever is necessary. These are processes that help the evolution of these players on and even off the field”, concluded Marcel.
