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

Daniel Bragança is a 'case study' at Alvalade. The Sporting midfielder suffered two anterior cruciate ligament tears: first in his right knee in July 2022, and more recently in his left knee 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 shows a physical condition considered unique for someone who has gone through such prolonged absences. Despite the injuries, he did not break down mentally or physically, nor did he suffer significant sequelae - a context that has impressed not only the Performance Unit but also his teammates.

Given the demonstrated progress, always with due caution, the plan now is to use him without restrictions, allowing him to express the 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 game for the main team after gaining minutes with the secondary team, Bragança scored in the 3-0 victory against 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 projects him preferably for the number 10 position. Even so, he recognizes his ability to play in both roles of the double pivot - either as a more defensive midfielder (6) or as an interior midfielder (8). This versatility was conveyed to him during the final phase of his recovery, in a clear message of confidence and responsibility, more than just minute management.

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

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