best time of Kenji Cabrera in his footballing career is embodied in the images of the precise pass he gave Christian Bordacahar for him to convert FBC Melgar’s second goal against Brazil’s Cuiabá in the Copa Sudamericana. The game ended in victory and qualification for the round of 16 of the tournament.
The athlete revealed about the game The Republic that the confidence instilled in him by coach Néstor Lorenzo minutes before he was substituted on was important to reassure his teammates as they knew it was important to win.
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“When it was my turn to compete I knew Racing would lose and we have a chance to qualify. Before that, the teacher gave me a lecture that motivated me and on the field I talked to my teammates, I felt calm because it was a very spicy. I gave myself confidence,” he said, also crediting the serious work that goes on during training. “They work well in everything and hence the results,” he added.
Kenji Cabrera Nakamura was born in Japan 19 years ago. He came to Peru very young. His father David played with him in Lima Peru Cup in the district of Comas and also in the Universitario de Deportes. Hence the motivation for the current Melgarian player to attend ETUC school in Rímac and then to central HQ where they met years ago MarcoValencia.
In 2020 he signed with FBC Melgar on a four-year deal and progressed through the reserves until he reached the professional team where he made his debut in Liga 1 and Copa Sudamericana. Cabrera is one of the guests of the home that the club on Consuelo Street has. There he lives with players like Diego Rodríguez, who also trains with the pros.
“They treat us amazing there, all the people in the clubhouse are great. There is consolation and we had a great time,” said the footballer.
Cabrera also assured that coach Lorenzo’s departure to Colombia was a good one hard hit for the team, but that the first goals of the year will be achieved with effort, such as becoming Apertura champion and getting further up in the Copa Sudamericana.
“I am very grateful to the teacher who allowed me to grow as an athlete and as a person. With effort and good mentality, we can let it go as a master. The group is super focused to be successful and that’s why I want to seek my goals,” he said.