Benfica have 31 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 9 midfielders, 9 forwards. The average age is 23.2.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Trubin | 25 |
| 24 | Samuel Soares | 24 |
| 50 | Diogo Ferreira | 19 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | C. Lenglet | 31 |
| 3 | A. Circati | 22 |
| 6 | A. Bah | 28 |
| 26 | S. Dahl | 23 |
| 33 | Gabriel Indio | 17 |
| 34 | S. El Karouani | 25 |
| 44 | Tomás Araújo | 24 |
| 58 | Daniel Banjaqui | 17 |
| 62 | J. Neto | 17 |
| 94 | Rui Silva | 18 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | E. Barrenechea | 25 |
| 8 | F. Aursnes | 30 |
| 10 | H. Sudakov | 23 |
| 16 | Manu | 25 |
| 18 | L. Barreiro | 26 |
| 30 | C. Echeverri | 19 |
| 36 | João Palhinha | 31 |
| 73 | Miguel Figueiredo | 17 |
| 77 | Gonçalo Carvalho Moreira | 20 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | D. Lukebakio | 28 |
| 13 | J. Kamiński | 24 |
| 14 | V. Pavlidis | 27 |
| 21 | A. Schjelderup | 22 |
| 22 | J. Durán | 22 |
| 25 | G. Prestianni | 20 |
| 27 | Rafa | 33 |
| 56 | Felipe Lima | 19 |
| 72 | A. Cabral | 18 |
Benfica manager
Marco Silva is the Benfica head coach since 2026.
Benfica key players this season
Benfica players among the Primeira Liga scoring and assist leaders:
- V. Pavlidis: 8 goals, 2 assists
- G. Prestianni: 5 goals, 3 assists
- L. Barreiro: 2 goals, 1 assists
- A. Schjelderup: 1 goals, 2 assists
When does Benfica play next?
Benfica’s next match is Benfica vs Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- US: beIN Sports (Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
Benfica stadium
Benfica play at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) in Lisboa (capacity 65,647).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Benfica squad?
Benfica have 31 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 9 midfielders, 9 forwards.
Who is the Benfica manager?
Marco Silva is the Benfica head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Benfica?
Daniel Banjaqui, aged 17.
Who is the oldest player at Benfica?
Rafa, aged 33.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM ET