Benfica came very close to signing Moussa Camará from Midtjylland | OneFootball

Moussa Camará is experiencing a moment of affirmation at Mafra and is beginning to assume a status in the club's journey in the promotion phase of Liga 3. The 21-year-old Malian center-back was decisive in the victory against Varzim, scoring the goal that secured the three points in the first game of this crucial stage, consolidating his place in the team led by Orest Shala.

Camará's rise, however, could have taken a different path. In an interview with the newspaper 'Africafoot', the young defender stated that there was an invitation to travel to Lisbon and represent Benfica - which receives great news - , which ultimately did not materialize due to bureaucratic issues related to the visa. This was followed by a trial period at Midtjylland, Mafra's partner club, before arriving in Portugal. The main goal remains clear: to reach a top club and, one day, compete in the Champions League.

However, so far, Moussa Camará has been standing out not only for the goal he scored but also for his consistent performances and the way he has integrated into the team's dynamics. The victory against Varzim reinforced the group's confidence, which approaches this phase with clear ambition and with promotion to the professional leagues as a well-defined goal since the beginning of the season.

After an initial stint at Mafra in 2024/25, split between the Under-23s and the main team, Camará eventually convinced the Mafra structure to exercise the purchase option. The deal, made with Onze Créateurs de Niaréla from Mali, reportedly cost less than 50,000 euros, with the center-back signing a contract valid for four seasons, as a future investment by the club.

This season, while playing for Mafra, Moussa Camará has already played a total of 17 official matches: 16 in Liga 3 and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,560 minutes he was on the field, the young central defender scored one goal.

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