Benfica boss proud of Anísio Cabral and Daniel Banjaqui: We’re all together | OneFootball

Pedro Faria, coach of Benfica's youth team, considered that the debuts of Anísio Cabral and Daniel Banjaqui in the main team represent a very important step in both of their careers, from the "most talented" generation he has worked with.

"It ends up being a significant leap in their careers and what is their first 'trial by fire'. We are all very proud. I have a special affection for what is happening. Anísio was even with me in the benjamins. I see their growth with great pride. It ends up being a big mix of emotions," said Pedro Faria, in statements to the Lusa agency.

Connected to Benfica since 2006, the coach accompanied the two European and world U-17 champions for Portugal in Benfica's U-15 team, national champions in the 2022/23 season, and in the U-17 team, which won the national title in 2024/25, having considered that the Lisbon club is "well oriented" to gradually launch more members of a "very talented generation".

Pedro Faria also believes that the technical team led by José Mourinho, like its predecessors, is willing to "open the doors" to young players, in a process that is usually "slow", "done gradually", where it is up to the youth coaches to help the players be "as prepared as possible" for opportunities in the senior team.

The 17-year-old right-back made his starting debut in the Betclic League in the victory over Estrela da Amadora (4-0) on Sunday, when he played the full 90 minutes and made the cross for the last goal, finished with a great header by Anísio Cabral, a 17-year-old forward, on his first touch of the ball, after coming on in the 83rd minute for his absolute debut in the Eagles' first team.

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