AFR Scouting: Paulo Henrique Ganso

By Fernando Sell, writing from Juiz de Fora, Brazil

It is not the first time that Santos has a squad enriched by talented, skilled and home-grown players. In 2002 and 2004 the team won the league title with the influence, flair and magic of the world class Diego, Elano and Robinho. In 2010, once more Santos has a young and ambitious team boosted by their talented produced players. Neymar, André and Arouca are some of their promising stars but the one who has been stealing the limelight is the creative midfielder known as Paulo Henrique “Ganso”.

The ambitious, creative midfielder joined Santos in 2005 from Paysandu after being spotted by Santos legend Giovanni. After two years of hard work, Ganso started shining whilst carrying a 6 month injury; he was a key component in the victory of the Under-20 São Paulo State Championship. Paulo Henrique was born Ananindeua, Northern Brazil and earned the nickname “Ganso”which means Goose because of his tall height and slim body structure.