According to Marinato Gilherme, former goalkeeper of the Russian national team and Moscow's Lokomotiv club, Zenit player Nino has achieved good results in mastering the Russian language. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Gilherme stated that he was amazed to see Nino speaking in Russian. According to him, it is not necessary to deeply study the Russian language at Zenit; knowing a few words is sufficient.
Nevertheless, Nino has reached a level where he can almost give interviews in Russian during his one and a half years in Russia. This was reported by the Sovetskiy Sport publication, citing Gilherme's words.
Nino is 28 years old and has been playing for Zenit since 2024. He previously played as a defender for the Brazilian club Fluminense.
Nino is a champion of the Tokyo Olympics. His contract with Zenit is valid until the summer of 2028.
Thus, Nino is demonstrating that he is working on himself not only as a professional but also in mastering a new language. This reflects the player's determination and ambition.
