Leonino
·29 May 2026
Trincão recognised again, underlining his status at Sporting

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·29 May 2026

Liga Portugal revealed this Thursday that Francisco Trincão is included in the team of the year. In a vote carried out by the coaches and players of the teams in the competition, the Portuguese stood out against the other contenders in his position and was the first forward to receive the distinction.
, in which he finished with seven goals and 11 assists — the second-best tally of his career.
With this distinction, the forward joins teammates Morten Hjulmand and Maxi Araújo, becoming the third Sporting player to be included among the selected players. Zalazar, already announced by the Lions as a signing for next season, is also among those chosen for the team of the year.
Francisco Trincão was one of the players called up by Roberto Martínez to be part of the 2026 World Cup. Ready to play in the first final stage of an international competition, the Sporting player hopes to get minutes in the tournament.
Trincão’s outstanding performances have been turning heads in Portugal as well as across the rest of Europe. Several of European football’s “big sharks” are keeping an eye on the player, including Liverpool, so the attacker’s future at Sporting is still not confirmed.
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