Benfica target beats Hjulmand and Froholdt for March midfield award | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar, a player coveted by Benfica, was once again in the spotlight after winning the Liga Portugal Betclic Midfielder of the Month award again. This is the third time the Uruguayan international has claimed the distinction this season, and the second in a row, confirming his excellent form.

The choice was made by the competition’s head coaches, with the Braga footballer receiving 37.37% of the votes, clearly standing out from the other contenders. The player has been a key figure in the Minho side and once again proved his influence on the pitch.

During the period under review, the ‘number 10’ featured in the two matches played by the Arsenalists, against Sporting and Porto. In both games he scored, and he also provided an assist against the green-and-white side.

In the final vote, Rodrigo Zalazar beat the competition from Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand, who received 11.11% of the votes, and Porto’s Victor Froholdt, who picked up 10.10%, thus cementing his status as one of the league’s most in-form midfielders.

In 2025/26, Rodrigo Zalazar - valued at €22 million - has recorded 22 goals and seven assists across 41 matches, with 3,028 minutes played. The midfielder has been one of the standout players in the team managed by Carlos Vicens.

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