Gonçalo Inácio leads Sporting and Europe, Lions on alert | OneFootball

Regular starter in the defensive line of Rui Borges, Gonçalo Inácio is noted for his passing accuracy, a strength that has now been highlighted in European football terms, specifically by the specialized sports data analysis platform, "Data MB".

The study indicates that the 24-year-old center-back from the Alvalade club leads in passing in the top seven European football leagues. Specifically, he has the most progressive passes per 90 minutes in the sample of analyzed leagues, with a 100% rate.

Furthermore, he is praised for other metrics. 99% of completed passes, 92% progressive carries, 91% defensive duels won, and 85% forward passes. These stats reveal the great season the Portuguese international defender is having with the lion on his chest.

It's worth noting that Sporting officially announced the contract renewal of Gonçalo Inácio, extending his commitment to the club until 2030, in December of last year. The center-back, trained in Alcochete, thus reinforced his commitment to the club he joined as a child, at the age of 11.

In the 2025/26 sports season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of Sporting's pillars. The green and white center-back has accumulated 2,382 minutes in 27 games so far, in which he has already made three goal assists.

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