Kleberson is featured on the FIFA website
The red-and-black midfielder talks about the comeback he made in his career
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
"Of all Kleberson's qualities, perhaps the most remarkable is his perseverance and ability to bounce back." Thus, FIFA's official website launches a special feature on the Flamengo midfielder. A 2002 World Cup winner with the Brazilian national team, the player spoke about the highlights of his career and his expectations for another World Cup.
Back with the national team and with another Brazilian title under his belt (2009, wearing the Flamengo jersey), Kleberson was called up by coach Dunga to play next Tuesday's friendly against Ireland. During the match, he hopes to stamp his passport to South Africa.
"I want to take advantage of Dunga's trust in me to prove that it's no surprise that my name is on the list, even after the injury. I never stopped believing that I would be called up again," he said.
According to Kleberson, his excellent performance at Gávea was crucial in getting him so close to competing in another World Cup. He cited the support of his family and teammates as a key factor in his success.
"Thank God I have enormous support from my family and everyone here at Flamengo. I'm very happy and hope to have an excellent season. I never stopped believing, and the reward has come," the player emphasized.
The expectation of "Penta", as he was nicknamed by the red-black squad, is to repeat the good performances he had eight years ago in the 2010 World Cup. In addition, the player hopes to help the younger players with his experience.
"I had an excellent World Cup in 2002 and I want to repeat that in 2010, if I have the opportunity. I believe this experience is one of the points in my favor, without a doubt. On the field, I now have the responsibility of guiding the younger ones as well," he added.
During his time with Flamengo, the midfielder only regretted one thing: being left out of the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. In August, returning to the national team for a friendly against Estonia, he suffered a dislocated shoulder and required surgery, missing the team's final matches as they won their sixth title.
"It's not easy to see the victory from the outside. Being left out in the decisive phase of a Brazilian championship is complicated," he lamented.
To read the full article in English, click here. Also access the statistics page by Kleberson on the FIFA website.
Back with the national team and with another Brazilian title under his belt (2009, wearing the Flamengo jersey), Kleberson was called up by coach Dunga to play next Tuesday's friendly against Ireland. During the match, he hopes to stamp his passport to South Africa.
"I want to take advantage of Dunga's trust in me to prove that it's no surprise that my name is on the list, even after the injury. I never stopped believing that I would be called up again," he said.
According to Kleberson, his excellent performance at Gávea was crucial in getting him so close to competing in another World Cup. He cited the support of his family and teammates as a key factor in his success.
"Thank God I have enormous support from my family and everyone here at Flamengo. I'm very happy and hope to have an excellent season. I never stopped believing, and the reward has come," the player emphasized.
The expectation of "Penta", as he was nicknamed by the red-black squad, is to repeat the good performances he had eight years ago in the 2010 World Cup. In addition, the player hopes to help the younger players with his experience.
"I had an excellent World Cup in 2002 and I want to repeat that in 2010, if I have the opportunity. I believe this experience is one of the points in my favor, without a doubt. On the field, I now have the responsibility of guiding the younger ones as well," he added.
During his time with Flamengo, the midfielder only regretted one thing: being left out of the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship. In August, returning to the national team for a friendly against Estonia, he suffered a dislocated shoulder and required surgery, missing the team's final matches as they won their sixth title.
"It's not easy to see the victory from the outside. Being left out in the decisive phase of a Brazilian championship is complicated," he lamented.
To read the full article in English, click here. Also access the statistics page by Kleberson on the FIFA website.