In the first episode of the week, Brazilian football expert Peter Pankovski joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s new central defender Natan Bernardo de Souza, including:
Peter’s background with Brazilian football
Natan’s early years at Flamengo
Breaking out at RB Bragantino
Injury concern: heart issue followed by an ACL injury
Personal life challenges, including coming from poverty and a near-death experience
Comparison to Brazil’s other top CB prospect Murillo
Natan’s profile compared to Kim Min-jae
How Bragantino’s system and style of play compare to Napoli’s
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