Quenda shines for Sporting, Chelsea’s Portuguese may lose spot | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda scored against Kairat in Sporting's Champions League debut and became the youngest Portuguese to score in the new format of the competition, at just 18 years, four months, and 20 days old. The performance also resonated in England, particularly among Chelsea fans.

The English press considers the footballer to be "one of the most exciting young talents in world football", describes 'The Sun'. Sports View, on the other hand, says that Geovany Quenda's arrival in London will be the... "downfall" of Pedro Neto, a future positional rival.

With this goal, Geovany Quenda surpassed some notable names such as Gonçalo Guedes, who until now held the record for the youngest Portuguese to score in the Champions League, having scored at 19 years, 10 months, and 2 days with the Benfica jersey.

The goal of Rui Borges' pupil was enthusiastically celebrated in Alvalade, not only did it help Sporting build a comfortable victory, but it also reinforced the Club's status as a trainer of talents capable of shining on the most demanding stage of European football.

This season, with the Sporting jersey, Geovany Quenda - valued at 45 million euros - has participated in seven matches, five as a used substitute and two as a starter. In the 315 minutes accumulated, the prodigy of the Alvalade Club has already scored a goal and four assists.

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