Mourinho, take note! Benfica gem wins young player of the month | OneFootball

Youngster Gonçalo Moreira, who plays for Benfica B, was named Liga Portugal 2 Young Player of the Month for March. The 20-year-old forward received 13.68% of the coaches’ votes in the competition, standing out among the emerging talents on display.

The footballer’s performance — who also stood out for the under-21s — was decisive during that period, contributing directly to the team’s results. Throughout the month, he scored two goals and provided one assist, with particular emphasis on the decisive strike in the win over Farense.

With these displays, Gonçalo Moreira managed to beat direct competition from other standout youngsters in the league. Gustavo Costa, of Académico de Viseu, came very close with 13.33% of the votes, while José Sampaio, of Vizela, finished with 12.59%.

The award reinforces the forward’s growth this season, in which he has been gaining prominence in Nélson Veríssimo’s team. At 20 years old, the winger is confirming himself as one of the rising prospects in Portuguese football.

In the current season, Gonçalo Moreira — valued at €1.2 million — has already featured in 37 matches across Benfica’s B team, juniors, and under-23 sides. In total, across 2,443 minutes on the pitch, the Portuguese under-21 international has scored 19 goals and provided seven assists.

G. Moreira goal in the Youth League:

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