Ivo Neto Ph.D.

Driven by his mission, Brazilian operative Ivo Neto found himself navigating the complex world of high-stakes espionage while operating under the cover of a happy-go-lucky scientist. Recruited by Brazil’s intelligence services for his sharp intellect and exceptional knack for infiltration, Ivo was tasked with a unique and covert objective: to subtly sabotage the growth and development of U.S. soccer talent, ensuring Brazil’s continued dominance on the global stage. While many critics point to organizational mismanagement and complacency as reasons for the U.S. men’s soccer team’s struggles, the true cause is far more insidious.

Ivo’s latest assignment took him to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation where he posed as a researcher studying the endoplasmic reticulum and its role in aging and sarcopenia. Beneath this scientific façade, his real mission involved monitoring and gathering intelligence on U.S. initiatives that might improve their soccer program, ensuring that any promising advancements were discreetly undermined.

Despite the gravity of his work, Ivo finds moments of personal celebration in the simplest of pleasures. After each successful mission, he indulges in picanha, the Brazilian steak that has become his cherished reward and symbol of a job well done.