Mamelodi Sundowns Sporting Director Flemming Berg has given some insight into his work at the club, and also explained why he loves South American players, and why they are perfect to play in South Africa.
Berg spoke at the Business in Football Conference this past weekend, where he explained Sundowns’ recruitment process and how many different people are involved based on the signing of Lucas Ribeiro.
Sundowns have a history of looking at South America for top talent, with the likes of Ricardo Nascimento, Leonardo Castro, Gaston Sirino, Marcello Allende and Ribeiro all impressing in the Brazilians colours.
Berg, who joined the club in 2022, has explained why he is such a fan of South American players, explaining how their circumstances back home make them perfect for Mzansi.
“I absolutely love South American players, no doubt, I love them, they have so much flair,” he said.
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“It’s also because in South America they are used to one day play on a perfect pitch like the FNB, and the week after they play on a sh*t pitch like the one, we played on in Polokwane.
“One day they play at sea level, one day they play in the altitude. One day they play in extreme humidity like in Durban and one day they play where it’s very cold.
“So, there are similarities with a lot of things for South American players compared with South Africa, so they adapt fast.”
