Official! Rui Costa ties down Benfica centre-back | OneFootball

It’s official. Santiago Prudênciohas signed a youth contract withBenfica, marking a new step in the journey of the 15-year-old centre-back, who has been linked to the club from Luz for nine seasons. Born on May 27, 2011, the player is currently one of the options for Benfica’s Juvenis B side.

The footballer began his journey at Benfica’s Training and Development Centre in Faro, where he stayed for five seasons before continuing his development at the Club. Since then, he has always worn red, becoming another player developed within the structure.

In the 2026/27 season, he has already made three appearances for the Juvenis B team, the level to which he was promoted. The defender is currently part of the squad led by Benfica at this age-group level, after cementing his place in the previous age groups.

Last season was particularly productive for the youngster. Playing for the initiateds, he made 32 appearances and scored four goals, numbers that come from 19 matches for the Under-16s and 13 for the Under-15s, according to the available statistical records.

Prudêncio had already shown signs of establishing himself with the Under-15s, having been used in several important matches in the championship qualification phase. Now, the youth contract represents another step in the path of a player who continues to grow at the club led by Rui Costa - who was criticised by Bruno Costa Carvalho.

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