Paulo Lopes has no doubts about Benfica gem: he has a bright future | OneFootball

Paulo Lopes, coach of SJK’s B team in Finland and former Benfica goalkeeper, commented on Gonçalo Moreira’s rise. The player’s former coach during his under-23 days has no doubt that the midfielder has great joys ahead of him.

"He was still an under-17 and, as I’ve said on several occasions, I only have positive things to say about Gonçalo. As a player and as a person. Technically and mentally, he is a promising player who will certainly have a bright future", he said in an interview with Record newspaper.

The three-time national champion with the Eagles highlighted the qualities of the 20-year-old player. "Gonçalo has above-average technical quality. To that he adds vision, finishing ability, and good decision-making on the final pass and in shooting. He is very strong in all those moments of the game," he stressed.

Paulo Lopes also spoke about Gonçalo’s personality - with whom he will take part in pre-season under Mourinho, which helps create a good atmosphere in the dressing room. "He has a heart of gold. He is always available for his friends, always ready to work. That is genuine in him. He will never lose it. I think it comes from birth", he said.

This season, Gonçalo Moreira - valued at 1.2 million euros - has already made a total of 34 official appearances: 20 in the Segunda Liga, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in the Premier League International Cup, one in Liga Revelação and another in Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 2,115 minutes he has been on the pitch, the footballer has recorded 18 goals and 10 assists.

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