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They said he would be better than Messi, now nobody wants him and he sells food

He was one of the jewels of Barcelona, he had an impact in his debut but then he had an incredible decline in his career

By William Estrella

He was one of the jewels of Barcelona, he had an impact in his debut but then he had an incredible decline in his career
He was one of the jewels of Barcelona, he had an impact in his debut but then he had an incredible decline in his career

During Lionel Messi's career, there have been countless players who have compared him to him. They even dared to say that they could surpass the talent of the world champion. Now, one of the footballers who surprised Spain in his debut, can't find a job and sells food to survive.

This is Giovani dos Santos. Educated at La Masía, like the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7), he excited the fans of Barcelona in his first minutes with the absolute team. At just 19 years old, he already began to make himself known, but he failed to stand out and his level gradually decreased. He debuted with three goals and comparisons with Leo began, who won the World Cup not long ago and the Mexican currently has no team.

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His beginnings as a blaugrana were only an illusion. After leaving FC Barcelona, the former Mexican national team, winner of an Olympic medal, played for clubs such as Tottenham, Ipswich Town, Galatasaray, Racing Santander, Mallorca, Villarreal and LA Galaxy. His last team was América de México, where he was criticized for his physical condition and poor performance on the field.

What is Giovani dos Santos currently doing?

In Mexico they echo his messy life. On more than one occasion, his taste for the drink was revealed, which prevented him from standing out at a professional level. While he is looking for a team to continue his career, Dos Santos has a restaurant chain and also sells luxury cars.

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William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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