Gonçalo Moreira shines in UEFA Youth League for Benfica, top clubs circling | OneFootball

Gonçalo Moreira has been the standout player for Benfica in the UEFA Youth League, and some of the historic European clubs have their eyes on the star of the Eagles. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder, who recently received some praise from José Mourinho, made international headlines.

"[Gonçalo Moreira] alternates between the B team and the juniors, hoping to secure a spot in the main squad. He is a creative number 10 with good technical skills, capable of playing as a striker, second forward, or false 9. He is an unpredictable player who knows how to score goals," wrote Gianluca Di Marzio about the player trained at Benfica.

Recently, after the Benfica – Gil Vicente match in the seventh round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, José Mourinho - who will have an important reinforcement in the coming weeks - praised the athlete: “I have a soft spot for Gonçalo Moreira. From the little I saw this week, I have a soft spot, but the game wasn't for him. I had him on the bench in case the situation was dramatic or fantastic. It wasn't his time. Tomorrow he will play against Torreense.”

Gonçalo Moreira's debut in Benfica's main team might happen sooner than expected. In the Eagles' visit to Atlético's ground for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, the 19-year-old might indeed earn José Mourinho's trust.

This season, playing for Benfica, Gonçalo Moreira has participated in 13 matches: nine in the Second League and four in the UEFA Youth League. In the 903 minutes he was on the pitch, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder scored eight goals and made one assist. The star has a contract with the Eagles until June 2030.

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