Mourinho, take note! Benfica wonderkid wins young player award | OneFootball

Youngster Gonçalo Moreira, who plays for Benfica B, was named Liga Portugal 2 Young Player of the Month for March. The 20-year-old forward received 13.68% of the votes from the competition’s coaches, standing out among the most promising talents.

The footballer’s performance - who also impressed for the under-21s - was decisive during that period, contributing directly to the team’s results. Over the month, he scored two goals and provided one assist, with particular emphasis on the decisive strike in the win against Farense.

With these displays, Gonçalo Moreira managed to beat off direct competition from other standout youngsters in the league. Gustavo Costa, of Académico de Viseu, came very close with 13.33% of the vote, while José Sampaio, of Vizela, finished with 12.59%.

The award underlines the forward’s growth this season, as he has been gaining a more prominent role in Nélson Veríssimo’s team. At 20, the winger is confirming himself as one of the rising prospects in Portuguese football.

This season, Gonçalo Moreira - valued at €1.2 million - has already featured in 37 matches across Benfica’s B team, juniors and under-23 sides. In total, across 2,443 minutes on the pitch, the Portugal under-21 international has scored 19 goals and provided seven assists.

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