Watch out! Benfica gem shines after national team call-up | OneFootball

Jaden Umeh has been called up to the Republic of Ireland senior national team. The forward, just 18 years old, who plays for Benfica's youth ranks, is part of the squad selected for the friendlies against Qatar and Canada, scheduled for May 28 and June 5, respectively.

This is not the first time the young Benfica talent has earned the trust of the Irish national team. At the beginning of May, Umeh had already been called up for another international commitment, but he ultimately withdrew from the squad due to important commitments with Benfica’s junior team.

It should be noted that Jaden Umeh has been identified by Benfica’s structure as one of the top young priorities for a contract renewal, at a time when the 18-year-old winger is starting to attract increasing international attention. Although he is still under contract for another season, the Eagles want to move the process forward to avoid the risk of an early departure.

Signed from Cork City in 2025, the attacker has been standing out at Seixal. This season, he has recorded 14 goals and three assists in 22 matches for the juniors, in addition to contributing one more goal and two assists in 13 matches for Benfica’s under-23 side.

, a competition in which he added another three goals and three assists. The young forward’s development is therefore continuing to draw attention, both at Benfica and internationally.

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