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Benfica remains committed to protecting the biggest talents in its academy and took another step in that direction by securing the future of Afonso Caroço. The youngster, just 14 years old, signed a youth development contract with the Club.

Born on April 12, 2012, Afonso Caroço is internally regarded as one of the youngsters with the greatest room for improvement in his age group. Able to play both as a centre-back and a full-back, he also stands out for his ease in using both feet, a trait that is increasingly valued in modern football.

Before joining Benfica, the young footballer began his journey at AE Óbidos. The talent he showed at an early age caught the attention of Benfica’s officials, who brought him into the Club’s academy while he was still very young. He is currently in his seventh consecutive season with the Eagles.

This season, Afonso Caroço was part of the first-year Under-15s and featured regularly throughout the campaign. The young defender made 23 official appearances, gaining important competitive experience at a crucial stage of his development.

The signing of this youth development contract marks another milestone in the young athlete’s career and also reflects Benfica’s strategy of ensuring the continuity of the talents it considers most promising, as was the case with Gonçalo Fernandes.

See the contract announcement:

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