João Neves header against Bayern prompts Chiquinho nod to Roger Schmidt | OneFootball

João Neves underlined his aerial threat by heading in against Bayern Munich in a frenetic Champions League semi-final that finished 5-4. The Portugal international, who stands at 1.74 metres, continues to show he is far more than a tidy passer.

According to Glorioso 1904, former Benfica team-mate Chiquinho posted the clip on social media with the line “Treino de finalização do Roger em dia”, a clear nod to Roger Schmidt. The message quickly invited discussion of Schmidt’s role in Neves’ development.

Supporters revisited the midfielder’s Benfica roots, noting how that connection endures even as he keeps surprising on Europe’s biggest stages.

Neves has scored headers before, doing so against Lyon, coached by Paulo Fonseca, and last season versus Inter Miami. His leap and timing stand out for a player of his stature.

Now at PSG, the 21-year-old has made 32 competitive appearances this season, 17 in Ligue 1, 12 in the Champions League, and one each in the Intercontinental Cup, the Coupe de France and the French Super Cup. Across 2,375 minutes he has seven goals and four assists. He is valued at 110 million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904