Marco Silva finds Benfica gem tipped by some as a future star | OneFootball

Benfica continue to look for solutions to strengthen the attacking wings, but one of the most promising alternatives may already be in-house. With several internationals absent at the start of pre-season, Marco Silva will have the opportunity to take a close look at Jaden Umeh, one of the youngsters currently generating the most excitement at Benfica Campus.

At Benfica Campus, the physical attributes of Jaden Umeh are seen as one of his biggest strengths. Standing at 1.84 metres tall, he combines speed, power and acceleration, qualities that allow him to consistently create imbalances in one-on-one situations and exploit space behind opposing defences. Although he mainly plays on the left flank, he is also capable of operating on the right wing, increasing the range of options available to the coaching staff.

The youngster’s development was particularly evident during the last season. After recording 1,364 minutes between the under-17s and under-19s in his debut campaign, he almost doubled his playing time in 2025/26, finishing with 2,392 competitive minutes. He stood out in the Youth League, where he contributed to Benfica’s run to the semi-finals with three goals and three assists in nine matches, before ending the season in excellent form with the under-19s, scoring 11 goals in just 13 games.

Despite his enormous potential, those in charge at the club believe there is still plenty of room for improvement. Finishing, decision-making in the final third and reading the ideal moments to attack space remain aspects worked on daily at Seixal. Even so, confidence is total: Benfica intend to renew the young Republic of Ireland international’s contract and believe that, if he maintains the growth trajectory he has shown so far, Jaden Umeh could establish himself at the highest level and become one of the great figures of Benfica’s future.

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