A first birthday in black and white for Gleison Bremer, who turns 26 today.
The Brazilian's birthday falls in an intense moment of the season with Juve expected this weekend in the Derby d'Italia. Already a point of reference in our defence, Gleison is one of the players the Bianconeri at San Siro are relying on the most.
And he has become a point of reference in almost no time at all, having arrived just last summer. From day one Gleison proved to be focused, attentive, and always eager to honour the black and white striped shirt every day.
Other than his unquestionable defensive stature, he has developed a real eye for goal. Of the four he has netted this campaign, three have come from February onwards - including the only goal of the game in the Coppa Italia quarter-final against Lazio as well as the one that completed the turnaround against Torino in the most recent Derby della Mole. Not bad for a defender.
Best wishes, Gleison, from all of us!