Benfica target beats Hjulmand and Froholdt, wins March midfielder award | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar, a player coveted by Benfica, was once again in the spotlight after winning the League’s Midfielder of the Month award again

Rodrigo Zalazar, a player coveted by Benfica, was once again in the spotlight after winning the Liga Portugal Betclic Midfielder of the Month award again. It is the third time the Uruguay international has claimed this distinction this season, and also the second in a row, confirming his excellent form.

The choice was made by the competition’s head coaches, with the Braga footballer receiving 37.37% of the votes, clearly standing out from the other contenders. The player has been a key figure in the Minho side and once again proved his influence on the pitch.

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During the period under analysis, the ‘number 10’ featured in the two matches played by the Arsenalistas, against Sporting and Porto. In both matches he managed to score, in addition to providing an assist against the green-and-white side.

In the final vote, Rodrigo Zalazar beat competition from Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, who got 11.11% of the votes, and Porto’s Victor Froholdt, who received 10.10%, thus cementing his position as one of the league’s most in-form midfielders.

In 2025/26, Rodrigo Zalazar - valued at €22 million - has totalled 22 goals and seven assists across 41 appearances, with 3,028 minutes played. The midfielder has been one of the standout players in the side coached by Carlos Vicens.

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