Former Benfica man won over by Sporting signing: I’m a fan of him | OneFootball

Silas Andersen is just hours away from bringing his spell at Häcken to an end. The 21-year-old Danish midfielder is expected to play his final match for the Swedish club this Sunday, against Hammarby, before travelling to Lisbon to complete his move to Sporting.

Although he is still a relatively unknown name to many Sporting fans, those who have closely followed the player’s development are full of praise. Speaking to newspaper A Bola, Anders Andersson, the former Swedish midfielder who played for Benfica and Belenenses, highlighted the main qualities of the future green-and-white signing. “He is very tall, 1.90 m, and extremely strong in aerial duels, rarely losing the ball in the air, as he is not afraid to impose his physicality. However, what stands out most to me is the passion, the heart he puts into the match, giving everything he has until he can give no more,” he began.

The former Sweden international believes Andersen offers much more than just physical ability. “He has good individual technique and is strong in build-up play, almost always giving the ball to his teammates in good conditions, bringing speed and fluency to his team’s game. That is not his main task, but he scores a few goals as well,” he explained.

Andersson also recalled an episode that particularly struck him. “The 2025 Swedish Cup final was between Hacken and Malmo, the biggest club in my country. He did not start, came on, and the match was decided on penalties. He was only 20, but he took on the responsibility and converted the crucial spot-kick. Caught up in the emotion, he went to celebrate in front of the rival fans, behind that goal, which shows his commitment. Even though I came through at Malmo, I became a fan of his qualities. He showed character".

Asked about comparisons with Morten Hjulmand, Andersson admits there are some similarities, although he stresses the difference in experience between them. “I do not know how he will adapt to the pace in Portugal, which is much faster than in Sweden. But he has plenty of qualities to make it there...”

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