Anísio Cabral’s lightning cameos thrill Benfica as José Mourinho takes notice

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·10 February 2026

Anísio Cabral’s lightning cameos thrill Benfica as José Mourinho takes notice

The 17-year-old forward is making a blistering impact at Benfica, his brief cameos thrilling supporters and impressing José Mourinho.

According to Record, the striker shows a sharp nose for goal and speed likened to Speedy González, needing only seconds to influence games.

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On debut against Estrela da Amadora, the No 72 made the difference after just 62 seconds. In the win over Alverca, he did so again after 29 seconds, leading Benfica to victory.

Team-mates have been won over by his performances, and Mourinho is a firm admirer. After beating Alverca, he even compared Cabral to Didier Drogba.

This season, Cabral has emerged as one of Benfica’s biggest surprises. He has three Liga Portugal Betclic outings, totalling 19 minutes, and has scored two headers.

Source: Glorioso 1904