Team Mbappé or Team Lautaro? Vote in the round of 16 of Batalha dos Craques

A Battle of Craques officially started. Inspired by Nike’s classic advertising campaign ‘The Cage’, the competition brings together 48 players divided into 16 trios who compete in eliminatory matches defined entirely by the readers.

Between world football stars, African talents and players known for their personality on the pitch, each team enters the battle seeking to impose their style and advance to the next stage. The debut of the competition puts the teams face to face Atlas Tango e Township Toros in a duel full of talent and intensity.

Meet the teams

Atlas Tango focuses on speed, technique and decision-making power. Ashraf Hakimi transforms any space into an opportunity with its impressive sprint, Enzo Fernandez organizes play with vision and control, while Kylian Mbappé offers explosiveness, skill and the ability to decide alone in crucial moments. It’s a trio built to attack all the time.

Township Toros arrives with a proposal based on intensity and competitiveness. Lautaro Martínez brings race and efficiency close to the goal, Pedri uses its intelligence to control the short spaces of the cage, and Mbekezeli Mbokazi adds physical strength, aggression and defensive energy. The trio mixes street football, creativity and a lot of dedication.

What is Battle of the UmDois Esportes Stars?

The dynamic is simple: readers are the ones who decide the winners. Voting will take place on UmDois Esportes’ social networks and also in the website’s comments, where fans will be able to discuss each confrontation and choose the trio that deserves to advance.

Technical quality, chemistry, creativity and impact in big moments will be decisive in each battle. The first round is open – who will rule this battle?

By Editor