Balls and books can indeed share the same space. And proof of this lies within the Flamengo squad. This Tuesday (August 11.08), Student's Day, goalkeeper Daniel told the Official Website how he balances his degree in Business Administration at PUC-RJ with Flamengo's training and travel. His classes are held at night, which helps to minimize the impact on both sides and ensures consistent performance.

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"I'm in my last year of college. I'm studious, my GPA is eight. I've even skipped a few semesters. Of course, football is my priority, but this routine of mine changes people's perceptions of players—that they don't care about anything, that they don't study. When I travel with the delegation, I talk to the professors and explain. It's not easy; it requires a lot of dedication and responsibility," he explained.

The third-choice goalkeeper in the professional league, the athlete is only 20 years old and thinks like a grown-up. A career on the field usually lasts about 15 years, so it's never too early to start thinking about what to do when he retires from his boots and gloves. Before that, however, he has some goals to accomplish.

"I'm graduating, thinking about post-soccer, maybe even working in the field, leveraging my academic knowledge. However, there's still a long way to go on the field. I want to play here for many years, be an idol for the Red-Black Nation, and make it to the national team," he highlighted.