Sporting give update on Daniel Bragança’s fitness levels | OneFootball

Daniel Bragança is a ‘case study’ at Alvalade. The Sporting midfielder has suffered two anterior cruciate ligament ruptures: first in his right knee, in July 2022, and more recently in his left, in February 2025. Now, all the indicators he has provided to the club’s structure are known.

After a series of serious injuries and long periods of uncertainty, the physical indicators collected by Sporting reveal an encouraging scenario. According to the newspaper Record, the ‘number 23’ currently displays a physical condition considered unique for someone who has endured two such lengthy absences. Despite the injuries, he did not break down mentally or physically, nor did he suffer any significant aftereffects—a context that has impressed not only the Performance Unit but also his own teammates.

Given his demonstrated progress, always with the necessary caution, the guidance now is to use him without restrictions, allowing him to express the style of football that so pleases Rui Borges, combined with a contagious spirit in the locker room.

The numbers help support the impact of his return. In his first match for the main team after getting minutes with the reserves, Bragança scored in the 3-0 victory over Casa Pia, on January 16. More recently, he scored the goal that unlocked the match against Famalicão, appearing at the near post to secure the final 1-0.

With the midfielder available, Rui Borges prefers to project him for the number 10 position. Even so, he recognizes Bragança’s ability to play both roles in a double-pivot midfield—either as a more defensive midfielder (6) or as an interior midfielder (8). This versatility was conveyed to him even during the final phase of his recovery, in a clear message of trust and responsibility, more than just simple minute management.

In the 2025/26 sports season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Daniel Bragança – valued at 10 million euros – played one match for the B team and seven matches for the main squad. In total, in 226 minutes of play, the midfielder scored two goals.

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