One of the nicest things that a coach can have is an impact player that he can inject into a match during crunch time. For Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin, Ilsinho is that player. Not only has the Brazilian impacted matches in 2019, but Skillsinho has also been labeled a "cheat code" by MLSSocccer.com's Matthew Doyle.
Being able to bring Ilsinho off the bench is a cheat code. Only Alan Gordon 2012 was more of a difference-maker. #MINvPHI
— Matthew Doyle (@MattDoyle76) June 2, 2019
The Brazilian has earned that name not only for how he leaves defenders in the dust late in matches but also for how his stepovers and twists lead to points and goals.