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·18 marzo 2026
Cosme Damião Awards 2026: Fredrik Aursnes and Lúcia Alves named Footballers of the Year

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·18 marzo 2026

Fredrik Aursnes and Lúcia Alves were named Futebolistas do Ano at the Galardões Cosme Damião 2026. According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica marked its 122nd anniversary with 16 awards at Pavilhão n.º 2 da Luz.
Men’s futsal dominated, the national champions collecting multiple honours including Modalidade do Ano. Kutchy took Revelação das Modalidades and Cassiano Klein was recognised as Treinador do Ano.
Andreas Schjelderup won Revelação Futebol Masculino, and Carolina Tristão took Revelação Futebol Feminino. The club’s sub-19, sub-17 and sub-15 sides were also honoured in Formação.
In his opening address, Rui Costa praised work across the club, but criticised the current football climate, calling José Mourinho’s recent punishment unacceptable. His remarks framed a night focused on collective and individual achievement.
Other honourees were Isaac Nader, Atleta de Alta Competição, José Henrique, known as Zé Gato, Homenagem, and José Augusto, Mérito e Dedicação. Also recognised were Benfica FM, Inovação, Guarda Nacional Republicana, Fundação Benfica, 1904 Benfica Hotel, Projeto, Casa do Benfica da Figueira da Foz, Casa do Benfica, and Suits Inc, Parceiro.
Source: Glorioso 1904









































