FC Porto net 60 percent of goals with under-21 players | OneFootball

“We came to Luz with a very young team, and both goals were scored by the next generation of players, one from 2006 and another from 2008,” said Francesco Farioli after the draw against Benfica, referring to the accurate shots by Victor Froholdt and Oskar Pietuszewski.

At the home of the reds, the responsibility for FC Porto’s goals ultimately fell on the youngest team: the Danish midfielder turned 20 just two weeks ago, and the Polish winger will only reach adulthood on May 20. However, this is not a new phenomenon this season. The 2025/26 team has, in fact, benefited from a significant number of goals scored by the youngest players.

The numbers are clear: the blue and whites have tallied 75 goals in all competitions this season, of which 45 (60%) were scored by under-21 players. If you focus on the key players: the forward Martim Fernandes (19 years old/1 goal). Of the players aged 21 or younger already used by Farioli, only Prpic and André Miranda have yet to score.

These figures highlight the impact that the “next generation” already has in FC Porto’s gameplay, a point that Farioli himself has previously emphasized and which also showcases the quality of the club’s scouting. The Dragons expect even more contributions, especially from Deniz Gul. In the absence of

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