Former coach on Daniel Banjaqui at Benfica: a cut above the rest | OneFootball

Daniel Banjaqui fulfilled his dream against Farense. Last Wednesday, December 17, the 17-year-old made his debut for Benfica, in the victory over the Lions of Faro. Just days after being given his chance by José Mourinho, there are already those who are certain about the right-back’s talent.

João Pedro Teixeira, technical coordinator at Real SC, the club where Daniel Banjaqui played, has no doubts about the qualities of the young world champion. “He went to Benfica in his first or second year as an under-13. Which is unusual at that age, since neither Benfica nor Sporting had much turnover in that category. And there he completed all his training,” he began.

“Interestingly, the three brothers ended up settling in different areas of the pitch. Zidane is a forward, Figo is a midfielder, and Daniel is a full-back,” João Pedro Teixeira added, also discussing the paths of the athlete’s older brothers, the latest bet by José Mourinho.

“Because of his quality, Daniel always played in age groups above his own,” noted João Pedro Teixeira, who had the opportunity to follow the right-back’s first steps when he wore the Real SC shirt, before moving to Benfica.

“That family has a unique DNA and, since he arrived at Benfica, he has always been a starter. Even when moving up age groups, he never had trouble playing,” concluded the technical coordinator of the Massamá club, in an interview with Record, about Daniel Banjaqui.

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