SL Benfica - Renato Sanches, #85
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Renato Sanches emerged from Benfica's academy and broke into the first team in 2015/16, winning the Primeira Liga and the Taça da Liga before moving to Bayern Munich. He later played for Swansea City on loan, Lille, with whom he won Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma.
He is a powerful central midfielder whose game is built on strength, drive and the ability to carry the ball through congested areas.
He returned to Benfica in August 2024 on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Deployed in central midfield under Bruno Lage, he was a squad option rather than a fixture, and the loan expired in June 2025 without a permanent move.
He won UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal, was named the tournament's best young player and took the Golden Boy award that year.
Season Statistics: 2015/16
49
Appearances
45 Starts • 4 Sub In • 9 Sub Out
3,955
Minutes
In the Pitch
6
Goals
1 Assists
13/1
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2015/16
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 MAY FRI 19:45 |  CTT CupFinal | N | Marítimo | 2-6 | Started |
8 MAY SUN 20:30 |  NOS LeagueMatchday 33 | A | Marítimo | 0-2 | Started 1 1 |
2 MAY MON 19:45 | CTT CupSemi-Final | H | SC Braga | 2-1 | Started 46' |
29 APR FRI 19:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 32 | H | Vitória SC | 1-0 | Started 85' |
24 APR SUN 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 31 | A | Rio Ave | 0-1 | Started |
18 APR MON 21:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 30 | H | Vitória FC | 2-1 | Started |
13 APR WED 19:45 |  UEFA Champions LeagueQuarter-Final (2nd Leg) | H | Bayern München | 2-2 | Started |
9 APR SAT 18:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 29 | A | Académica OAF | 1-2 | Started |
5 APR TUE 19:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueQuarter-Final (1st Leg) | A | Bayern München | 1-0 | Started |
1 APR FRI 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 28 | H | SC Braga | 5-1 | Started |
20 MAR SUN 18:15 | NOS LeagueMatchday 27 | A | Boavista FC | 0-1 | Started |
9 MAR WED 17:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueRound of 16 (2nd Leg) | A | Zenit | 1-2 | Started |
5 MAR SAT 20:45 | NOS LeagueMatchday 25 | A | Sporting CP | 0-1 | Started 1 |
20 FEB SAT 18:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 23 | A | Paços de Ferreira | 1-3 | Started |
16 FEB TUE 19:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueRound of 16 (1st Leg) | H | Zenit | 1-0 | Started |
12 FEB FRI 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 22 | H | FC Porto | 1-2 | Started 1 1 |
5 FEB FRI 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 21 | A | Belenenses | 0-5 | Started |
31 JAN SUN 19:15 | NOS LeagueMatchday 20 | A | Moreirense | 1-4 | Started |
26 JAN TUE 20:30 | CTT CupMatchday 3 | A | Moreirense | 1-6 | Started 54' |
23 JAN SAT 18:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 19 | H | FC Arouca | 3-1 | Started |
19 JAN TUE 15:00 | CTT CupMatchday 2 | A | Oriental | 0-1 | 73' 1 |
16 JAN SAT 20:45 | NOS LeagueMatchday 18 | A | Estoril Praia | 1-2 | Started |
10 JAN SUN 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 17 | A | Nacional | 1-4 | Started |
6 JAN WED 19:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 16 | H | Marítimo | 6-0 | Started 69' |
2 JAN SAT 18:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 15 | A | Vitória SC | 0-1 | Started 1 1 |
29 DEC TUE 19:45 | CTT CupMatchday 1 | H | Nacional | 1-0 | 46' |
20 DEC SUN 16:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 14 | H | Rio Ave | 3-1 | Started |
15 DEC TUE 21:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 7 | A | União Madeira | 0-0 | Started 1 |
12 DEC SAT 20:45 | NOS LeagueMatchday 13 | A | Vitória FC | 2-4 | Started 80' |
8 DEC TUE 19:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 6 | H | Atlético de Madrid | 1-2 | Started |
4 DEC FRI 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 12 | H | Académica OAF | 3-0 | Started 1 |
30 NOV MON 21:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 11 | A | SC Braga | 0-2 | Started 1 |
25 NOV WED 15:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 5 | A | Astana | 2-2 | Started |
8 NOV SUN 16:00 | NOS LeagueMatchday 10 | H | Boavista FC | 2-0 | 90+3' |
4 NOV WED 17:00 |  Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 14 | H | Portimonense | 3-2 | Started 82' 1 |
30 OCT FRI 20:30 | NOS LeagueMatchday 9 | A | CD Tondela | 0-4 | 75' |
21 OCT WED 12:00 |  UEFA Youth LeagueMatchday 3 | A | Galatasaray U19 | 1-11 | Started 1 |
16 OCT FRI 19:05 |  U21 Premier League International CupMatchday 2 | N | Chelsea B | 0-3 | Started |
3 OCT SAT 16:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 10 | H | CD Mafra | 1-2 | Started 62' 1 |
30 SEP WED 11:00 | UEFA Youth LeagueMatchday 2 | A | Atlético de Madrid U19 | 1-2 | Started 1 |
24 SEP THU 19:00 | U21 Premier League International CupMatchday 1 | N | Celtic B | 1-2 | Started 64' |
20 SEP SUN 16:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 8 | H | Gil Vicente | 1-0 | Started 76' |
16 SEP WED 16:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 7 | A | CD Aves | 3-2 | Started 2 1 |
12 SEP SAT 17:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 6 | H | Académico de Viseu | 2-0 | Started |
30 AUG SUN 15:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 5 | A | Varzim | 2-1 | Started 1 1 |
26 AUG WED 17:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 4 | H | UD Oliveirense | 1-0 | Started |
22 AUG SAT 15:30 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 3 | A | Atlético CP | 3-2 | Started 1 |
15 AUG SAT 17:00 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 2 | H | FC Penafiel | 1-0 | Started |
7 AUG FRI 20:30 | Ledman Pro LeagueMatchday 1 | A | Olhanense | 1-1 | Started |
W: 38
D: 4
L: 7