Saint-Étienne striker on Benfica's shortlist, but faces competition | OneFootball

Benfica remain attentive to the international market and have Tidiane Vibert highly rated for the future. The French-Senegalese forward, just 16 years old, plays for Saint-Étienne and is being described in France as one of the biggest prospects of the new generation. The structure led by Rui Costa - which lost a target to the Premier League - is monitoring the youngster’s development, with several European clubs already taking notice.

According to the French press, the Eagles have entered the race to sign the attacker, but they are not alone. RB Leipzig and Milan are also closely following the young talent, while Saint-Étienne are working to renew the player’s contract and fend off interest from the clubs involved. His high technical quality, ability to make the difference, and the maturity he has shown have been key factors in the winger’s growing valuation.

Tidiane Vibert took his first steps at Noisy FC before joining the Paris FC academy in 2017. In 2021, he moved to US Torcy, where he continued to develop until attracting the interest of Saint-Étienne, who signed him in the summer of 2024 to join the under-17 team.

His rapid adaptation allowed him to climb another step just one year later. In July 2025, the game-changer was promoted to the French club’s youth team, despite still being young enough to compete in the lower age groups. The youngster’s steady development reinforced his status as one of the biggest prospects in French football.

At Benfica, the process continues to be followed closely, although there is still no formal offer for the player, knowing that the battle is likely to intensify if Tidiane Vibert maintains the progress he has shown in France.

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