Douglas Franklin, Bahia's idol (70s/80s), was a brilliant attacking midfielder, fast, light, a dribbler with mastery and vision of the game to create plays and provide assists, being a "white Pelé" for the fans, with powerful shots and dead balls, a playmaker with refined technique who mingled with the people. He was a leader on the field, combative, who fought for improvements for the team and employees, a true "king of the people".
Main Features:
Technique and Skill: Dribbler, created magical plays, saw teammates in goal situations and took free kicks with mastery.
Speed ​​and Agility: Slim, fast and light, a striking characteristic since he was young, as he himself describes.
Leadership: Although he was not a formal captain, he was a combative leader, who fought for improvements and had a close relationship with people, being a "king of the people".
Vision of the Game: He had the ability to invent plays and "read" the game, like Pelé himself.
Popular Idol: "He had the look of Baêa", he was an ace who played for the crowd, blending in with them like an ordinary fan, even though he was a legend.