Farioli keeping tabs: FC Porto youngster set to be fifth centre-back | OneFootball

Luís Gomes has stood out in FC Porto’s pre-season and could take on the role of the Dragons’ fifth centre-back.

Luís Gomes could end up filling the fifth spot in the defensive unit. According to newspaper A Bola, the player has impressed the coaching staff, even though the list of options for that position is already set for 2026/27: Jan Bednarek, Jakub Kiwior, Nehuén Pérez and Dominik Prpic.

The young prospect therefore emerges as the leading candidate to fill one of the places in the heart of the defence if any of the centre-backs gets injured or suspended. Luís Gomes will also take part in the training sessions led by Francesco Farioli, while also gaining prominence in the B team, which competes in the Segunda Liga.

Luís Gomes is 21 years old and, last season, played 17 matches without scoring. Felipe Silva and Gabriel Brás were also among the candidates for that position, but they are expected to leave the project during this transfer window.

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