The group stage of the Euro U17 Championship ended on MondayThree days later, she revealed young prospects who dreamed of becoming one of the big names of tomorrow. Among the most prominent talents at this stage of the competition, we find in particular the Portuguese attacking midfielder Rodrigo Moura (17 years old).
Top scorer against Spain, author of two goals and an assist against England and an assist again against Spain FranceThe Porto player participated in five of the seven goals scored by the Seleção. In addition to his statistical contribution, Rodrigo Moura also shines with his skill on the ball, which translates into extremely elegant movements. The pass that led to Afonso Patrao's goal against the Blue Team is a perfect example of this.
Rodrigo Moura's class by Gaul Afonso Patrão. pic.twitter.com/SVifRUJeMA
– Cabine Desportiva (@CabineSport) May 27, 2024
Rodrigo Moura is considered one of the best players of his generation in Portugal, and he also excelled in the youth league this season where he finished as the competition's top scorer with 7 goals. He notably scored two goals against Shakhtar Donetsk during his first match, this very beautiful goal against Antwerp.
Say it #Marcaporto? 🤩Check this out via @Rodrigo_Moura_10 👇⚽#UYL #Marcaporto @UEFAYouthLeague pic.twitter.com/mEHGl4OXEK
– FC Porto (@FCPorto) March 13, 2024
At the national level, the young right-hander has been playing in the Portuguese second division with the Blue and White team since January 2023. It is a key date in the history of Portuguese football since he became the youngest player to play a professional match in Portugal. He was only 15 years old at the time.
Realizing that his potential could quickly become a reality, Porto's managers made him sign his first professional contract, just a few months after his debut. This will be accompanied by a release clause estimated at 60 million euros. But there is no doubt they could be increased quickly, at the risk of a European leader coming to meet them in the wake of the euro…
