João Nascimento, Medicine Hat Rattlers, Men's Futsal
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
João Nascimento was a key piece in the Rattlers’ championship-winning season, helping the team secure ACAC gold with a 4-2 victory.
Throughout the championship tournament, he proved to be a difference-maker, scoring five goals in four games, including the Rattlers’ third goal in the gold medal match. His efforts helped Medicine Hat go undefeated in the playoffs after entering as the top seed from the South Division with a 6-1-3 record.
This season’s success builds on Nascimento’s impressive rookie year, where he helped the Rattlers reach the ACAC final, ultimately finishing with a silver medal. His standout play earned him ACAC Rookie of the Year honors and a spot on the All-Conference team. This year, he elevated his game even further, earning First-Team All-Conference recognition and being named to the tournament All-Star team.
From Fortaleza, Brazil, Nascimento is in his second year of the Sport and Event Marketing Management program at Medicine Hat College.