Official! Benfica sign Vitória de Guimarães holding midfielder | OneFootball

Benfica have secured the signing of André Veiga, a young midfielder just 14 years old who had been playing for Vitória de Guimarães. The midfielder, born on March 18, 2012, is now preparing to begin a new chapter in Benfica’s academy.

In the 2025/26 season, the young midfielder played 19 matches for Vitória’s U15 team, scoring one goal. Despite still being very young, the player is seen as a major talent for Benfica’s future.

The signing fits into Benfica’s strategy of continuing to identify and recruit young talent for their academy, with André Veiga arriving at the Estádio da Luz after three years of development in Guimarães football.

The midfielder will now have the opportunity to continue his development in one of the leading academy projects in Portuguese football, aiming to establish himself in the Eagles’ youth ranks. Benfica are also close to signing a young player from Porto.

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