Benfica set deadline for Monterrey playmaker to trial with Eagles | OneFootball

Benfica remains alert to the international market for young prospects and has identified a new talent. Paxon Ruffin, a 16-year-old Mexican attacking midfielder, is set to undergo a trial period of around two weeks at the Club of Light, according to the Mexican newspaper Vanguardia.

The young footballer, who belongs to Monterrey’s youth academy, is expected to travel to Lisbon in the coming days to train with Benfica’s youth teams, in an opportunity to convince the club’s officials of his qualities. In addition to playing as an attacking midfielder, Ruffin can also operate on the wings, standing out for his versatility in the final third.

The Eagles’ interest in the young Mexican international is not new. According to the same publication, Benfica has been monitoring the player’s development for several months and is even considering securing his future through a pre-contract, with a view to a possible permanent transfer when he turns 18, as allowed by international regulations.

However, the club led by Rui Costa is not alone in the race. The rise of Paxon Ruffin has also attracted the attention of clubs from the Netherlands, which are closely following the development of the Monterrey-trained player.

Despite his young age, Ruffin already has experience with Mexico’s youth national teams. The player has earned caps at under-15 and under-16 level, scoring three goals in 10 matches. For Monterrey, he has made 34 appearances and scored eight goals for the under-15 team, and has already been called up to the under-17 and under-19 squads, confirming his status as one of the biggest prospects in Mexican youth development.

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