Breakout Stars of the Champions League
Now that the dust has settled following the final round of Champions League group matches, all eyes shift to next Friday’s First round knockout stage draw in Nyon. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s take a moment to celebrate the breakout stars of the Champions League thus far; players, young or old, who’ve used this season’s Group matches to announce their arrival on the European stage.
Hulk (Porto) – Former J-League star, Givanildo Vieira de Souza has been a revelation for Porto in his second season at the club. The powerful and dynamic Brazilian striker, who possesses an uncanny resemblance to Hulk movie actor Lou Ferrigno, has proved borderline superhuman in Europe this season notching 3 crucial goals and 1 assist on Porto’s road to the knockouts. Continued on next page…
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