If the oil is 'liquid gold', Porto has found life insurance in the sports city of Olival: Rodrigo Mora de Carvalho (Matosinhos, 5-5-2007).
The small Portuguese midfielder/winger -he measures 1.68 meters- knocked down the 'door' of the first team last summer after score 16 goals and distribute five assists in the 45 games who played last season between the reserve team, the youth team… and the Portuguese under-19 team.
With the 'elders' it didn't take long for him to be noticed. Vítor Bruno made his debut in September, at 17 years and four monthsand, since then, it has become one of the symbols of the 'revolution' of Porto, which new coach, sports director (Zubizarreta) and president (Villas-Boas).
In the 0-5 against AVS he became the fourth youngest player (17 years, 5 months and 23 days) in scoring with the 'dragons'.
Most young people to score for Porto
- Fábio Silva (2019) –> 17 years and 3 months
- Rúben Neves (2014) –> 17 years, 5 months and 2 days
- Serafim (1961) –> 17 years, 5 months and 7 days
- Rodrigo Mora (2024) –> 17 years, 5 months and 23 days
- Acácio Mesquita (1927) –> 17 years and 8 months
It didn't take long for him to overcome himself. He gave an assist against Estrela Amadora (2-0) which earned him his debut as a starter in the victory against Moreirense (0-3). Well, in his first game since the beginning, he scored and assisted. In fact, Rodrigo Mora became the player youngest (17 years and 7 months) to score and assist in the history of the Portuguese League.
“I managed to score and assist, but the victory is the most important thing. Now it's time to think about the derby against Boavista,” emphasized Mora, a right-footer, to be more precise. “Good game, brother, you deserve a lot. I love you,” remarked Find as a way of thanking you for the assistance you provided.
Good game, brother, you deserve a lot. I love you
Samu Aghehowa
“Play football that people love”
Rodrigo Mora also received praise from his coach, Vítor Bruno: “The coach's greatest victory is often feeling the growth of the players. Now, Rodrigo has arguments to play the type of football that I like and that people adore.”
“I don't like predicting the future, but Mora, if he realizes the football that God has given him, he can reach the top of European football. The elegance he has, together with his level of commitment, can make him a great player,” insists the Porto coach.
The elegance he has, together with his level of commitment, can make him a great player
Victor Bruno
An ascending clause
One of the first maneuvers of Andoni Zubizarreta, aware of its potential, was to renew Rodrigo Mora's contract until 2027.
The idea was to shield it. Currently, his termination clause is 45 million euros. However, depending on various factors, It can go up to 80 kilos.
