Meet Indy, Brazil Under-17 midfielder with Danish roots

Meet Indy, Brazil Under-17 midfielder with Danish roots

Midfielder Indy, 16, lives in Denmark, her father’s home country, but chose to represent Brazil, her mother’s country, on the field. In an interview with CBF TV, the player spoke about her dual nationality and how her interest in Brazilian football began.

“My mother is Brazilian and my father is Danish. I always wanted to know what football is like in Brazil. I always knew Brazilian football was really cool, and I kept wanting to watch more and more,” she said.

"I feel very happy to represent my country. I always wanted to play for Brazil, and my parents are happy too. They have always supported me and cheered a lot for me," she added.

Indy started in the match against Peru in the South American group stageCredits: Staff Images/CBF

Indy was born in South Africa and has lived in Denmark her whole life. After choosing to represent the Brazilian National Team, the player had to adapt to some factors, such as the Portuguese language, for example.

She easily understands the coaching staff and her teammates and also expresses herself well in Portuguese, but in some cases, such as personal notes about the style of play and what needs to be done in the match, Indy prefers to use Danish.

Currently, the midfielder plays for FC Nordsjælland in Denmark. Still in her interview with CBF TV, she explained how her interest in football began.