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It's official! Tiago Neves, a 14-year-old forward, has formalized the signing of his training contract with Benfica. This step confirms the continued commitment of the red club to the promotion of talents from Seixal, where it maintains one of the most recognized academies in national football.

Currently in the Under-15 Initiation category (second year), Tiago Neves is serving his sixth season with Benfica. The player began his journey at the Training and Training Center (CFT) in Faro, where he joined in the 2020/21 season. Before that, he represented Beja and Despertar, a club that caught the interest of the reds.

During the past season, Tiago played a key role in winning the national title of the II Division of Under-15 Initiates. The young striker scored a total of 10 goals in 36 official matches, proving to be an important piece in his team's attack throughout the season.

In the current 2025/26 season, the forward has already participated in four matches for Benfica's Under-15s and scored a goal, pointed out in the victory against Académica on September 13. His first numbers of the season reinforce the consistency of his performance and the technical team's confidence in his continuous development.

With this training contract, Benfica. Tiago Neves thus joins the group of young promises that may integrate, in the future, the main frames of the club of Luz.

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