Renato Sanches hails Benfica star, Portugal World Cup winner | OneFootball

Renato Sanches congratulated Steven Manuel, a winger from Benfica’s youth academy and his nephew, for his achievement in the U-17 World Cup, where José Neto shone at the highest level. In a message on social media, the former Clube da Luz player expressed his pride in his family member’s accomplishment.

“World Champion, Stevan Manuel. Proud,” wrote Renato Sanches in an Instagram story, congratulating his nephew, who plays in Benfica’s youth ranks. It’s worth noting that the former Eagles player is now at Panathinaikos, on loan from PSG.

In the U-17 World Cup, Steven Manuel was featured in eight matches by Bino Maçães, totaling 548 minutes played. The 17-year-old winger scored a goal in his debut match, against New Caledonia.

On their way to winning the U-17 World Cup, the team managed by Bino Maçães finished second in Group B. In the knockout stages, the National Team defeated Belgium (2-1, round of 16), Mexico (5-0, quarterfinals), Switzerland (2-0, quarterfinals), Brazil (0-0, win on penalties), and Austria (1-0, final).

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Steven Manuel has played 11 matches: nine for the U-23s and two for the juniors. In the 611 minutes he has worn the Sacred Mantle, the winger—who is under contract with the Eagles until June 2027—has scored two goals in the Liga Revelação.

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