Joao Victor to lead Hyderabad FC in Indian Super League

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Football Club appointed Joao Victor as the captain for the upcoming Indian Super League, scheduled to be held in Goa. Joao had served as one of the vice captains in the previous season. Goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani and striker Bartholomew Ogbeche will assist him. The duo will be the second and third captains respectively. […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Football Club appointed Joao Victor as the captain for the upcoming Indian Super League, scheduled to be held in Goa.

Joao had served as one of the vice captains in the previous season. Goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani and striker Bartholomew Ogbeche will assist him. The duo will be the second and third captains respectively. “We had a really good captain in Aridane Santana last season and it is now my turn. But this will not change who I am and I will still be the same teammate,” said the 33-year-old.

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Joao joined Hyderabad FC in the club’s second season in the Indian Super League and was a vital cog in Manolo Marquez’s side who finished 5th in the previous ISL campaign. The midfielder signed a two-year extension till 2023 back in July this year.

The Brazilian star also added that the work of a captain is lot more than wearing the arm band on the field. “Taking this role is about being a leader every day. It is all about how you respect players and how they respect you. They should feel that there is someone to help them no matter what,” Joao said.

“Even last season, I think I was there supporting the youngsters and the whole team and this season as well, I will try my best to make them comfortable, to give them confidence but also push them when needed,” he added. Hyderabad FC will open their campaign against Chennaiyin FC on November 23.

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