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Richarlison is becoming well known for his kind heart as well as his ability on a football pitch.

The forward quickly made himself an integral member of Marco Silva's squad after making the move to Everton from Watford in the summer of 2018, and went on to be the club's joint top scorer in his first campaign at Goodison Park.

But it's not just on the pitch that the 22-year-old has earned a lot of plaudits.

Off the pitch the Brazil international has earned a lot of praise for a number of heart-warming gestures - including collecting food for underprivileged people in Nova Venecia and helping a school raise £10,000 to take part in an international maths tournament.

And his latest gesture has helped a young footballer's dream come true.

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18-year-old footballer Ana Debora, from Richarlison's home state of Espirito Santo, earned a trial at Brazilian side Vasco - but couldn't afford to make the trip to Rio de Janeiro.

After posting a video on social media asking for help in funding her trip, the youngster received a message from the Everton star, who offered to pay for her travel and accommodation according to Gazeta Online.

"When I got the first message, I really didn't believe it was him," she told the Brazilian publication.

"By the time I entered the profile and saw that it was Richarlison, I cried a lot. It was very exciting because I remembered everything we go through to be a football player.

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"I'm very grateful for this opportunity he gave me."

Ana Debora will now travel to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and start a trial with Vasco next week.

Richarlison explained why he was happy to help the youngster, adding: "I was touched by Ana Debora's story, even because she is from my state," the Everton forward told Gazeta Online (via his press office).

"She is a battling girl who dreams of playing in a big club like Vasco. I contacted her via social network and I'm happy to be able to help make this test at the club.

"Cheering for her a lot!"