Schjelderup reaches 50 games with the Sacred Mantle

STATEMENTS TO BTV

Signed by Sport Lisboa e Benfica in January 2023, Schjelderup reached the milestone of 50 games for Benfica in the match against Santa Clara (1-1), on Matchday 5 of the Liga Betclic.

With reasons to smile and be proud, that was how the Norwegian international reacted to reaching the milestone at the age of 21.

"It's a great feeling. It's a huge honor to have played 50 games for a club as big as Benfica. It's something I've been working hard for. It's a very special feeling and gives me extra motivation to keep working hard", he explained in statements to BTV.

When asked to reveal his best moments so far, Schjelderup was emphatic: "I can think of two moments. The first was when we won the Championship. It was very special in my first season. And then when I scored my first goal at Estádio da Luz. It was very special, and I will remember it for a long time."

The forward arrived at Luz when he was just 18, and today he has no doubts about the importance of the Club in his life. His progress has been positive, and there is still room for growth.

"I feel that I have evolved a lot on the field, but also off it, as a human being. I arrived here as a boy and now, at 21, I feel that I have grown as a man. I have higher expectations and I have to give my all", he stressed.

With José Mourinho, the team has been working towards its goals, and Schjelderup makes no secret of his admiration for the Portuguese coach.

"He's incredible! I've been following him for a long time, since I was a child. I grew up watching football, and now working with him is a dream come true. I have to listen to what he has to say and I'm going to learn a lot, of course. I'm very excited to be working with him", he revealed.