GameDay Network

Patrick Almeida and Project Passe Certo - Brazil Soccer

July 21, 2018
Patrick Almeida developed his soccer skills through a Brazilian social action program before joining Fluminense.

Project Passe Certo gives Brazilian kids from underserved neighborhoods a chance to develop through soccer. Patrick Almeida is one of the program's success stories, rising from street games to a spot with Fluminense, one of Brazil's respected football clubs.

Almeida's technical skills and focus set him apart. He now works with younger players in the program, giving back to the initiative that shaped his development. His story represents the pathway that soccer provides for talented young Brazilians.