After Troy Parrott, José Mourinho takes Benfica youngster under his wing | OneFootball

José Mourinho, with a career spanning over 20 years, has seen many young athletes shine. In the match against Atlético, in the Portuguese Cup, the Benfica coach oversaw the debut of Rodrigo Rêgo, a name now on a list of young talents under the Special One, surpassing athletes like Troy Parrott.

According to the newspaper Record, the young footballer from the Eagles - who reacted to his debut - appears on a list of young promises who deserved the opportunity to shine under the guidance of the Special One. Besides the young Portuguese, the Setúbal native has overseen the debut of names that have made a mark on world football.

Before taking the reins at Benfica, José Mourinho had experiences with other renowned clubs, such as Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Roma, and Tottenham. The predecessor of Rodrigo Rêgo was precisely Troy Parrott, a name that was on everyone's lips for leading Ireland to the playoff for the 2026 World Cup. The striker received several opportunities from the Special One when both were at Spurs.

At Real Madrid, José Mourinho 'mentored' two generations of talents at the Merengues. The first, when he managed the Spanish giant, the Portuguese introduced Álvaro Morata. On the other hand, the new promise of the Blancos, Dean Huijsen, is a sure bet by Xabi Alonso, after having shone under the guidance of the coach during his time at Roma.

Among a list with so many names currently shining in the main European leagues, certainly the crown jewel of José Mourinho will surely be the irreverent Italian forward, Mario Balotelli. The former number 45 of the Nerazzurri was a recurring choice in 2008/09, when the Portuguese managed Inter Milan.

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