18-Year-Old José Kadir Seals Botafogo’s 3–2 Comeback Over Sport

Overview

• Introduced for the injured Chris Ramos, the Panamanian forward made his third senior appearance and changed the match.
• Kadir scored his first two professional goals, including a 49th-minute stoppage-time winner, with both strikes set up by Danilo.
• The victory put Botafogo fifth in Série A on 55 points, while already-relegated Sport remained bottom on 17.
• Signed in September 2024 and cleared for a pro deal after turning 18 in June, Kadir had impressed for the sub-20s before this breakthrough.
• Coverage highlighted a reported €50 million release clause as coach Davide Ancelotti and the player credited the club’s development pathway.