Benfica player was a Simão Sabrosa fan, celebrated his goals | OneFootball

The player from Paredes, Lúcia Alves, was named Women's Footballer of the Year at the 2026 edition of the Cosme Damião Awards. During her speech, she mentioned the moments when she celebrated the goals of Simão Sabrosa, who presented her with the award.

"I remember being little and watching all of Benfica's games at the Casa do Benfica in Paredes. I remember celebrating so many of Simão's goals", she revealed, highlighting a figure she has considered one of her inspirations since her days as a Benfica supporter.

The player also said that the former forward's goals helped her, as a defender, to fulfill her dream of wearing the sacred jersey. "When I was little, I used to say my dream is to be there. I am living the dream, with great pride. Viva Benfica", she expressed.

It is worth remembering that recently Lúcia scored a stunning goal for the Portuguese national team in the first round of the 2027 World Cup qualifying phase, by beating Finland 2-0 at the Estádio Municipal de Vizela. Carolina Santiago scored the other goal.

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