Arsenal striker Wellington Silva was in the goals again this weekend as he scored one and made one in a 5-1 win for parent-club Fluminense. The exciting Brazilian, 65% owned by the Gunners, helped gun down Friburguense’s first-team in the Rio Cup.
Silva grabbed the second in the 20th minute. Keeping composed, he took the ball first time on his chest before slotting home on the re-bound. The 17-year-old made the third in the second half, where he crossed with the outside of his foot after beating his man.
You can view full highlights below. Wellington’s goal is timed at (4.30) while his assist at (8.00).
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comment by Sam
here’s a smaller version
and on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlklitNrzjk
comment by james hinde
j did you hear about raheem sterling signing for liverpool
comment by J.Sanderson
Yes I did. I don’t feel the need to cover it because we never made a formal offer.
comment by SwedishGooner
Look at that Gooner in the crowd! Kissing the Arsenal-shirt when Wellington scores his goal.
comment by Rico
haha i didnt see that nice spot ..
comment by Chass
When is he joining up with us. Is it after next season?
comment by TJ DA GOON
When he turns 18 in January.
I will say one thing about him, although we could never be sure whether he’d be a success over here or not, his dogged nature will hold him in good stead (a bit like Carlos Tevez). The goal he set-up, he actually mis-controlled and the defender almost nicked it off him but he has that ability to battle/hassle the opponent to keep/win possession. I like that quality. Luke Freeman also has that as does Rooney.
comment by Jom
@ TJ da goon
I agree with you. He has the quality to win the ball back when they battle against him. That shows intelligent and technique. That can’t be taught out. I start to see how good he really is.
comment by Supergunner07
@ TJ, Freeman is tigerish isnt
comment by Bobby Gee
The kids a keeper. He can score.
comment by Luka666
No, he is a forward
comment by James F
More than just his doggedness, TJ, I like the fact that off the back of a piece of sloppy play like that he had the composure to calmly play a beautiful curled ball straight onto the oncoming strikers foot… what technique and composure (though it makes me worry about his left foot a little – didn’t stop Paul Merson, though). Can you imagine Wilshere, Fabregas, and Wellington forming an attacking three in a few years? The striker in front of them I don’t know yet, hopefully Van Persie, but maybe Bendtner can keep on improving and turn into the 25 goal a season threat some of us (not many of us, but some of us) think he can be. Let’s say Arshavin has 2 or 3 years at the very top of his game, Wellington and Wilshere will be the right age to start making Nasri (quality player) worry about his place in the starting XI… no pressure, just being optimistic.
Van Persie/BendtnerChamakh(?)
Wilshere Fabregas Wellington
Also, J, how knowledgable are you about the outstanding talent provision in the work permit laws? It seems that they can be a little unpredictable… Denilson was fine, but Vela had to do his two years in Spain. I assume youth level international caps play a part, as Denilson captained Brazil at every youth level, whereas Vela’s breakthrough was based more on one outstanding world cup performance for a strong, but not dominant football nation… i suppose talented enough to stand out in brazil then the home office just assume you’re good! I guess my question is, how sure can we be that he’ll get a work permit, and has he been playing international football at youth team levels? If not, do you know if he is expected to get called up any time soon?
P.S. sorry for the long post, I just can’t control myself
P.P.S Love the new site, really classy.
comment by ali
he played at the u17s world cup despite being a year younger than everyone else so is clearly very highly rated by their national coaches
comment by Hiro
1. it is extremely hard to find the black box for writing comments (the background of the site is black too!).
2. Was this a game for Fluminenses A-team or was this yet another U-19 game as usual with Wellington?
comment by TJ DA GOON
First team. It was his debut.
comment by Pete C
Well lets hope he never has to meet Mr Shawcross
comment by shane
We will have so many options in the in a few years. This kid is the real deal but lets not take to much out of that toe poke to win the ball back. He just reached and happen to nic it away.
comment by TJ DA GOON
I ain’t going on that one clip. I’ve seen him do it on a couple of occassions before.
comment by Edu
How is it we can own 65% of him. Thought all that nonsense was banned after the tevez affair?
comment by Dudu
At the moment we have 65%, when he comes to us in 2011 then we purchase the last 35% of Wellington.
comment by Arsenalization
ok we know he is a potentially good player but who is that no 11? he rarely put a foot wrong in the entire clip. good passes, great feet and aggression.
comment by Block5
Look at the interview during the second half of this clip…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWQp2bg7zEU
Wellington seems like a good lad. It’s nice to see him emotional about making his debut.
His manager certainly seems to rate him too.
comment by god henry
The next child footballing prodigy, i hope Arsenal sign him quick!!!!!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Hw3m6t-g8
comment by Jdilla
i dont know why people are thinking about switching the current system for next year.. imagine this front line/mid field… Front: R.V.P (or) Vela/ Bendtner (or) Chamak/ Wellington (or) Arshavin Midfield: Fabergas/ Song/ Diaby…. UNSTOPPABLE!!!! Bendtner is becoming the player Arsenal need up front, tall and a presence. His header started the rally, and though he may not take all his chances, his finishing will improve (quote me). And if he fails theres Chamak (or even RVP). The wings are covered w/ rosicky and nasri as replacements if neceassry, as well as Walcott (who honestly ive lost almost all faith in), Sunu, Watt, vela… Diaby and Song are becoming formidable midfielders (Where are all the Diaby-haters after his winnig header vs. ‘Pool?!). Back line: Sagna (or) Eboue (again another clutch player this season)/ Verminator/ Gallas (prob will be his last season for the Gunners/ Gibbs (Clichy as got too complacent w/ both Traroe and Gibbs being out (hough Traroe is not physically tough enough for the prem, and it has shown on the field. Gibbs is pure class in my mind…. AND i forgot Wilshere, Barazite, Randall, Freeman, J.E.T, Frimpong and co. who could all burst into the first team if the time arrives…… Just a thought
comment by Jdilla
Excuse me….not next year as Wellington cannot become an arsenal player before 2011.. my apologies
comment by Rico
2011 is next year lol
comment by Jdilla
Tree’s will do that to your brain haha