While they are among the favorites for the final victory at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, the Portuguese national team has many talents in its ranks.
A kick-off has been given. This Monday, at 6:00 pm, the young Portuguese made his Euro U19 debut. The least we can say is that they responded presently. Poland opposes players Joaquim Milheiro They kept their order perfectly with a first win as a lead. Special thanks for the goals Gabriel Brass And the’Hugo Felixso the Portuguese took Euro U19 at the right end, with a quietly earned success (2-0).
A first victory that allows the Seleção U19 team to confirm its ambitions in the competition. The Portuguese will be keen to win the favorite for the final victory to be in line with their seniors, and the winners in particular in 2018. For this, Portugal will be able to count on a few key players in the team, which observers should follow with particular interest.
Carlos Borges (19-year-old winger) Manchester City
He is the strong man of the Seleção U-19 national team. Author of a new stratospheric season, with no fewer than 29 goals and 18 assists in 33 matches with Manchester City’s youth teams, Carlos Borges It is expected at the turn. Not much seen in the competition’s first game against Poland, the Premier League 2 MVP must inevitably gain momentum this Euro, in order to prove he’s ready to take a new step in his young career.
Portuguese Carlos Borges, Manchester City player, was chosen as the best player in the English Premier League 2 (under 21). 👏🔵
Ready to level up? pic.twitter.com/CNYjNR6Bk8
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Gonçalo Esteves, right-back, 19, Sporting CP
avenger player. He is considered one of the biggest Portuguese players in the right-back position, the youngest of the brothers Esteves It was a lackluster season. loaned to Estoril in the first part of the season, Goncalo Esteves He failed to establish himself in the Portuguese top flight, and thus returned to Sporting last winter.
And Arcos de Valvedez’s home country hasn’t been more successful in between the lion. In fact, the Portuguese had to be content with playing a few youth league matches with the under-19 team and participating in the race to stay in Liga 3 with the Lisbon club’s reserve team. Thus, this Euro U19 tournament, during which he must assert himself as one of the key players in the Portuguese team, can relaunch the very promising game. Goncalo Esteves for next season.
Hugo Felix, midfielder, 19, Benfica
A name already known to observers. He was born five years after his older brother. Joao FelixAnd Hugo Felix He has the opportunity to follow in his eldest son’s footsteps and establish himself as one of the greatest hopes of his generation in Portugal. And the qualities are there. He has an exceptional right foot, which allows him to be particularly decisive with set pieces and long distance strikes, Hugo Felix He is one of the players who are counted in the Under-19 selection.
The least we can say is that the Benfica player is in good shape at the start of the tournament. During the opening match, the Viseu compatriot first gave an assist to his teammate Gabriel Brass, before scoring the second Portuguese goal in turn. A great performance suggests a bright future for the 19-year-old.
Goal and assist for Hugo Félix in this first meeting of Euro U19. 👀🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/04W899tEMk
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Gustavo Sa. Midfielder, 18, Famalicao
It is one of the first elements of this workforce. If many players are still playing in the youth teams of their clubs, Gustavo SA Pass the stages more quickly. At only 18 years old, the Famalicao midfielder is already playing in the main team of his club, with which he has played no fewer than 15 league matches this season. It remains to be seen if this young player will be able to put his experience at the service of his team during the rest of the competition.
Rodrigo Ribeiro, centre-forward, 18, Sporting Lisbon
Likes Gustavo SAAnd Rodrigo Ribeiro She also enjoyed a few La Liga Bwin appearances this season. At the very least. It is considered one of the great hopes of the sports coach, as the Viana do Castelo native had the opportunity to participate in two matches for the first team this season, before returning to the youth categories.
If it meets expectations during this fiscal year, it was particularly during the stellar campaign of the lion in the youth league. An indisputable holder within this U19 team, Rodrigo Ribeiro He put in many impressive performances, scoring a total of 6 goals in 9 matches played in the competition. This highly technical-looking striker will have an initial opportunity to continue his momentum with another under-19 competition. This time on the international stage.
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