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Brazil's Under-20 World Cup Hat-trick Hero
Described by some as the next Kaka, Oscar has long been on the radar of European's elite but at the recent Fifa Under-20 World Cup the Brazilian starlet confirmed the hype by scoring a hat-trick in the final as they defeated Mexico 3-2. The 19 year-old who currently plays for Internacional is contracted until 2015 and has scored 5 goals in 8 games.
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WONDERKID - OSCAR DOS SANTOS
Oscar dos Santos is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Internacional and has been described as the next Kaka. With excellent technical ability, Oscar is known for his vision and excellent range of passing, as well as his eye for goal. He is currently topping the scoring charts in Serie A with five goals in eight appearances this year. Many believe he was deliberately hidden by his former club São Paulo from the vultures of World Football but the secret soon came out at the 2011 Sudamericano Under-20 tournament in Peru. It was at this tournament, Oscar played alongside starlets Neymar, Lucas and Carlos Casemiro.
It was at this tournament when Barcelona scouts were so impressed by his performances that they immediately made contact with Internacional, with Paris SG and Liverpool also watching on. With Oscar contracted until 2015, his get out clause is thought to be around 30 million euros.
At the Fifa Under-20 world Cup, Oscar was part of Brazil's tournament winning side and the young midfielder played a big part in their success with a hat-trick in the final in a 3-2 victory over Portugal. His hat-trick was instantly compared to the 1966 hat trick by Geoff Hurst as it was only the second time a player has scored three goals in a World Cup final match.
PLAYER PROFILE
First name
Lastname
Nationality
Date of birth
Age
Country of birth
Position
Height
Club
International Honours
Oscar
dos Santos Emboaba Júnior
Brazil
09/09/91
19
Brazil
Midfielder
179cm
São Paulo (BRA)
Brazil Under-20 (17 Apps, 3 goals)
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