It’s been a quick leap for Bayern Munich youngster Maycon Cardozo. The former Bayern World Squad talent made his way through the youth ranks, from the U-17s to U-19s to FC Bayern II. Now, on the back of a strong preseason performance, Cardozo — who has already made his debut for Vincent Kompany in the spring — is on the cusp of the Bayern senior team.
Indeed, the 17-year-old is living his dream. And he can dream about a lot more, too — with one former Bayern winger and Brazilian compatriot in mind.
“Being at Bayern is a dream come true, I always say that,” Cardozo reflected in comments captured by Brazilian outlet Ge.Global (via @iMiaSanMia). “I’ve always played video games with them. And training with these players, playing together, is a dream come true, but I still have many dreams to fulfill. Training with them is a very good feeling, seeing Olise cutting inside, shooting, Luis Díaz in my position, and Harry Kane, a sensational guy, as a player and as a person, always comes to talk to you and give advice.
“I prefer to cut inside and shoot, and also play through the middle when needed. I play as a left winger and attacking midfielder. So I’m kind of like [Philippe] Coutinho. People often say I’m like Coutinho. I like to dribble, cut inside and try to finish or provide an assist.”
(Playing as Bayern in a video game: just like us, right?)
Interestingly, Cardozo has featured so far on the right in Bayern’s preseason and has looked plenty lethal there as well. There should be rotational minutes up for grabs across the Bayern attack for a youngster patient enough to develop as an understudy this season. Arijon Ibrahimović is expected to be in line for precisely such an opportunity — and perhaps he will not be the only one.
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