Ronny Lopes, 16 (Manchester City)

Ronny Lopes was born in Belem, Brazil, but came to Portugal an early age. The talented left-hander found the football around and represents the Lusitanian selection. "I went to Portugal for four years and never played in any club in Brazil."

"I never had doubts about the selection that would represent, although I like Brazil, of course. It was in Portugal I started playing football, so I followed this path, "explained the average under-16 international.

"I had my life in Portugal»

Marcos Paulo Mesquita Lopes, known in football as Ron began the Sports Association of Poiares. Why was there until 2006, when he was recruited by Benfica. Come through the ranks of the incarnate training by summer 2011.

"The Man City was already analyzing my few games for some time and then made ​​the approach. It was a difficult decision, because in Portugal, I had my life, my friends, my family. It was not easy having to change all that, but I thought here had more opportunity to evolve and become a professional player, so I ventured, "he explains.

Half years later, no regrets. "Things are going well, thank God. It's been a good fit, I had a little more difficult because here in football is more physical, you have to have more endurance but I personally like. "


Name: Marcos Paulo Mesquita Lopes
Nationality: Portugal and Brazil
Birth: 12/28/1995 (16 years)
Birth: Bethlehem (PA) - Brazil
Position: Midfield
Preferred foot: Left
Current Club: Man City (England)

2011/12 Man. City - (Jun.B S17)
2010/11 Benfica - (Jun.B S17)
2009/10 Benfica - (Jun.C S15)
2008/09 Benfica - (Jun.C S15 B)
2007/08 Benfica - (Jun.D S13)
2006/07 Benfica - (Fut.7 Jun.D S12)
2005/06 Poiares - (Fut.7 Jun.E S11)
2004/05 Poiares - (Fut.7 Jun.E S11)
2003/04 Poiares - (Fut.7 Jun.E S11)