How does someone play so well after turning 40? Nenê is the answer.Since turning 40 on July 19, 2021, the midfielder has accumulated 162 games, 28 goals, and 30 assists. In total, there are 58 direct...
How does someone play so well after turning 40? Nenê is the answer.
Since turning 40 on July 19, 2021, the midfielder has accumulated 162 games, 28 goals, and 30 assists. In total, there are 58 direct goal participations.
The spectacular numbers were "boosted" on Monday (11), when Nenê provided the assist for Matheus Babi's goal, which defined Juventude's 2-1 win over Corinthians.
The veteran shows that age is just a number. Even in the final stretch of his career, he continues to be decisive on the field, with an average of almost one goal participation every three games.
It's rare to see a player maintain this level after 40. With so much regularity and intelligence, Nenê has become an example of longevity in Brazilian football.
👉 Coach's touch?
How to end a winless streak? With experience and efficiency.
In coach Thiago Carpini's return, Juventude won after four games without triumphs in the 2025 Brasileirão. And the protagonists of the relief came from the bench.
Nenê provided the assist, and Matheus Babi scored the winning goal. All in less than two minutes after entering the field in the second half.
The play was quick, but it was worth a lot. Juventude rediscovered the path to victories and gained confidence under the command of the new (old) coach.
The data is from Opta.
4 - Na reestreia de Thiago Carpini, o Juventude voltou a vencer no Brasileirão Série A 2025 após quatro jogos (4D). Dois atletas que saíram juntos do banco de reservas construíram o gol da vitória menos de dois minutos depois: Nenê (assistência) e Matheus Babi (gol).
— OptaJoao (@OptaJoao) August 12, 2025
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