The under 18 “Copa del Rey” is an emblematic competition, part of the youth academy football calendar in Spain, as it not only offers excitement on the pitch, but plays a crucial role in the development and discovery of young talent.
Many of the players who participate in the under 18 “Copa del Rey” go on to have successful careers in professional football.
One thing is for sure, this competition provides those with the necessary skills, experience and exposure to make the leap to the next level.
A level for which Hugo Santos proves being ready.
Hugo Santos González, M1RZA MANAGEMENT player, has arrived at Badalona’s “Juvenil A” to mark an era in the club.
The Badalona striker, broke the schemes and exceeded everyone’s expectations, as he, in just a few days, successfully overcame the demands of the “División de Honor” and showed being ready for action.He managed to create an impact on “Els Escapulats” with only a few training sessions.
After his emotional departure from “Can Vidalet”, club that helped him improve many of his qualities, and sign a new contract with Badalona’s “Juvenil A”, his debut in La Copa del Rey de Juveniles was not long in coming.
His debut in the under 18 Copa del Rey did not take long.
Hugo Santo is consistent and confident in his work ethic and ability.
This is what he said previous to the next game: “It’s complicated as I’m new and I came in mid-season, but I’ve adapted well to the team.
“I’m convinced and psyched to give my best, whether it’s from the start or 10 minutes from time.
“I count on the confidence of each of my team-mates.
“I will be the most decisive player.”
As already reported on the M1RZA MANAGEMENT website, Hugo Santos is a teenager with an innate ability to generate goal-scoring chances. A skill that seems to have caught the eye of his new coach.
Genis Sampietro, coach of the M1RZA MANAGEMENT footballer, has already trusted him to take the team out of the fire on the first occasion that has presented itself.
It seems that, with the call-up to the next match for the under 18 La Copa del Rey (7 March 2024), Genis plans to use one of the best assets of his team again.
M1 AGENCY is aware of the potential of our player and knows that, with Hugo’s work ethic and talent, this is just the beginning.
