Made in Benfica: The strength of a brand

On the day Caixa Futebol Campus commemorates its 11^th anniversary, it is worth composing a kind of sporting tourism itinerary, passing through cities and clubs where some of the talents who graduated from Seixal landed and that help assert what is today, a world renowned brand. The player made in Benfica.

Nélson Semedo – Barcelona – Spanish critics praise the successor of Dani Alves in the culé team. He was in the starting XI in three of the five games played so far in the Spanish League, he will cement his place in the team.

Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – His great talent is a rhyme in progress, with unique stanzas of genius. A fabulous adaptation to an author's team and which this season is closer to the wishes of its coach.

11 YEARS OF PROGRESS!

Ederson – Manchester City – Wanted by some of the top European clubs, the Brazilian goalkeeper quickly took his place at City’s goal. Great performances and a rare talent confirm him as one of the goalkeepers with greatest potential in world football.

Renato Sanches – Swansea - Wales - Loaned by Bayern, with no option to buy, Renato has a year of competitive experience in the Premier League. Wanted by several European clubs, it was in mid-table club of the English Premier League that he found the right place to recover his joy and the best physical condition.

Gonçalo Guedes – Valencia - After Paris, now a mid-table club of the Spanish championship. A great mid-week display against Malaga, turned the Portuguese winger into one of the most recognized new signings of Valencia. Coach, colleagues, supporters and press are all impressed with the talent and pace of Gonçalo Guedes.

Text: José Marinho