Benfica prospect Miguel Figueiredo trains ahead of pre-season with Marco Silva | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Miguel Figueiredo has been filmed undertaking high-performance sessions before he reports to Marco Silva for Benfica's pre-season.

A social media video shows the Portugal youth international working with performance specialists. He is sharpening his game as he prepares for a new cycle and to compete for minutes under the new head coach.

Silva has received very positive reports on the midfielder. Within Benfica, Figueiredo is regarded as one of the academy's leading talents, alongside José Neto, Daniel Banjaqui and Anísio Cabral.

He stands out for technique, game intelligence, composure under pressure and defensive aggression. Those traits mark him out as a complete midfielder for his age.

Figueiredo's contract runs to 2028, yet Benfica are already working on a renewal. It is viewed as a clear sign the club intend to protect one of their most promising assets.

Source: Glorioso 1904