Attention, Benfica! Brilliant defender could change Schjelderup's future | OneFootball

Andreas Schjelderup is going through his best spell since arriving at Benfica, and the final stretch of the season has confirmed the breakout of the Norway international, potentially attracting some interested parties. The 21-year-old winger picked up three individual awards for the month of April, after being named the Liga’s best player, best forward and best young player.

In four league matches during April, Benfica’s number 21 scored two goals and provided one assist, confirming the rise in performances he had already been showing since the start of 2026.

The turning point came against Real Madrid, in the final matchday of the Champions League regular phase. The Norwegian scored twice against the Spaniards and definitively earned a place in José Mourinho’s plans. Since that match, Schjelderup has started 14 of the 16 games played and has racked up 11 direct goal contributions, between goals scored and assists.

The winger’s development is also starting to draw attention in the European market. In Italy, Milan appear as one of the clubs keeping a close eye on the player’s progress, at a time when Schjelderup is increasingly establishing himself as one of Benfica’s main figures for the future.

In the build-up to the match against Estoril, José Mourinho was full of praise for the young attacker. The Special One said Schjelderup should be "super proud" of the path he has taken and assured that "there is no point of comparison" between the current player and the Schjelderup of "a few months ago", with only the "baby face" remaining. Mourinho also highlighted the Norwegian’s "physical", "mental" and "tactical" development, believing the winger can become a "truly serious case of talent".

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