Pepe has become the first captain of Porto. The departure of Danilo Pereira to PSG has cleared the way for the veteran central defender to become the first captain of the dragons. The Portuguese, second captain last season, exercises the duties of Porto's leader both inside and outside the dressing room. The captaincy is a task that will not be unknown to you, having worn the third captain's armband in the Real Madrid after Sergio Ramos Y Marcelo.
The 37-year-old footballer continues to be a reference in the defense of the Port and of the Portuguese team as demonstrated by drying Mbappé, Griezmann and Giroud in the 0-0 draw between France and Portugal in the match of League of Nations.
Pepe had a fundamental role in the achievement of the Portuguese League in 19/20. Sergio Conceiçao he had to restructure his defense due to Marcano's injury in the final stretch of the season. Moment in which he moved Pepe to the left side of the centrals. The player adapted to the position requested by his coach after a whole career playing as a right central defender and shared the rear with Mbemba. The result was successful when they were proclaimed League champions.
The player born in Maceló keeps writing his name in the history of the Dragons team after scoring against Marítimo and thus surpassing Aloysius as the oldest player to score a goal for Porto. Pepe's ownership is indisputable despite his age. The defender, who has 145 appearances for Oportp, has played 270 minutes of the three games played in the Portuguese League. In the neighboring country they point out that the club wants to renew its contract beyond June 2021. His record with Porto is made up of three leagues, two Portuguese Cups and one Super Cup.