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Six young players have already made their debut under José Mourinho, but some have since left or returned to the Benfica B team.
Gonçalo Moreira is all but guaranteed a place in Benfica’s first team for pre-season, but his debut under José Mourinho could come even before the end of the 2025/26 season, as Record reports. If that happens, the attacking midfielder would become the seventh youth product from Benfica’s famed Seixal academy to be given a chance by the “Special One.” With this in mind, we’ve looked at the paths and impact of the other six players who’ve been given an opportunity. One has already departed Benfica, while the others continue to train with the first team and fight for a regular role.
