Gedson's European numbers

At the age of 19, Gedson Fernandes is the second youngest player to score in the debut, away, for Benfica in UEFA. The data belong to Playmaker Stats, according which the Portuguese midfielder is the fourth youngest player to score in Europe with the red jersey.

“I am happy here. I thank all my teammates for the way they have integrated in the group and for all they have done for me. It was a special goal for me and a consequence of a great team work”, said Gedson after the 1-1 in Turkey against Fenerbahçe.

With 19 years old, 7 months and 4 days, the youngster trained at Benfica is only topped by another “Made in Caixa Futebol Campus”, Gonçalo Guedes, who was the youngest ever (18 years of age, 10 months and 2 days) to score in the debut, away, for Benfica in UEFA, also under Rui Vitória’s leadership.

“It is an extra pressure to play with Benfica’s jersey. We are one of the best teams in the world and it is an important jersey for us, we have to give our best, regardless the field. The jersey is our pressure, we have no other pressure”, added the midfielder.

Text: Filipa Fernandes Garcia

Pics: Isabel Cutileiro / SL Benfica