Sport Lisboa e BenficaSport Lisboa e Benfica started this Thursday, June 25, the work for the new 2026/27 season with the usual medical tests and physical evaluations. Marco Silva, the new coach, highlighted the presence of the young Brazilian defender Gabriel Índio, just 17 years old, who was hired from Atlético de Minas Gerais.
Who is on the squad?
In total, 30 players presented themselves, with some players returning from loans such as goalkeeper André Gomes, midfielder Rafael Luís and winger Tiago Gouveia.
What to expect from the new season?
Additionally, under Marco Silva's orders will be many young players who last season played for the B team, such as goalkeeper Diogo Ferreira, defenders João Fonseca, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Joshua Wynder and Rui Silva.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Trubin, Samuel Soares, Diogo Ferreira and André Gomes |
| Defenders | António Silva, Alexander Bah, Samuel Dahl, João Fonseca, Daniel Banjaqui, José Neto, Joshua Wynder, Rui Silva and Gabriel Índio |
Who is not on the squad?
Absent were also João Veloso, Diogo Prioste and Henrique Araújo, who were part of the squad last season, as well as Rafael Obrador and Gustavo Varela, who were on loan.
