SL Benfica - Samuel Dahl, #26
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Samuel Dahl
Defender
Birth PlaceSweden
Age23 (03/04/2003)
Height171 cm
Weight75 kg

A Sweden international left-back, he joined SL Benfica in the winter 2025 transfer window from AS Roma.
Samuel Dahl began his football journey at Vasteras SK, his hometown club, and in 2020—while playing for the Under-17s—he moved to AIK.
After two seasons in Solna’s youth setup, between the Under-17s and Under-19s, Dahl transferred to Orebro SK in 2022. It was with Orebro that he made his professional debut on March 7, 2022, aged 19, in a Swedish Cup match against AIK. Dahl established himself at Orebro SK and moved to Djurgårdens in 2023, making his first appearance for them on July 27 that year.
The left-back’s upward trajectory went hand in hand with steady progress through Sweden’s youth national teams, culminating in his senior debut on January 12, 2024, in a friendly against Estonia. Dahl’s consolidation as a player reached a new phase in July 2024 when he was signed by AS Roma. At the Italian capital club, he made three appearances up to early February 2025, when he moved to Benfica on loan. At the end of the 2025/26 season, the Eagles exercised the purchase option and Dahl signed a contract valid until 2029.
Samuel Dahl began his football journey at Vasteras SK, his hometown club, and in 2020—while playing for the Under-17s—he moved to AIK.
After two seasons in Solna’s youth setup, between the Under-17s and Under-19s, Dahl transferred to Orebro SK in 2022. It was with Orebro that he made his professional debut on March 7, 2022, aged 19, in a Swedish Cup match against AIK. Dahl established himself at Orebro SK and moved to Djurgårdens in 2023, making his first appearance for them on July 27 that year.
The left-back’s upward trajectory went hand in hand with steady progress through Sweden’s youth national teams, culminating in his senior debut on January 12, 2024, in a friendly against Estonia. Dahl’s consolidation as a player reached a new phase in July 2024 when he was signed by AS Roma. At the Italian capital club, he made three appearances up to early February 2025, when he moved to Benfica on loan. At the end of the 2025/26 season, the Eagles exercised the purchase option and Dahl signed a contract valid until 2029.
Position Map
DEF
Preferred FootLeft
SquadSENIOR
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 MAR MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 24 | A | Gil Vicente FC | 1 - 2 | S 95' |
25 FEB WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (2nd Leg) | A | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | S 101' |
17 FEB TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (1st Leg) | H | Real Madrid | 0 - 1 | S 108' |
13 FEB FRI 18:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 22 | A | Santa Clara | 1 - 2 | S 98' |
8 FEB SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 21 | H | FC Alverca | 2 - 1 | S 101' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Scored One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 NOV TUE 17:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 5 | A | Ajax | 0 - 2 | 1 | 6' |
1 NOV SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 10 | A | Vitoria SC | 0 - 3 | 1 | 62' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Assisted on One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 FEB SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 21 | H | FC Alverca | 2 - 1 | 1 | 86' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Been Booked
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
28 JAN WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 8 | H | Real Madrid | 4 - 2 | 1 | 84' |
17 JAN SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 18 | A | Rio Ave FC | 0 - 2 | 1 | 90+1' |
25 NOV TUE 17:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 5 | A | Ajax | 0 - 2 | 1 | 74' |
23 SEP TUE 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Rio Ave FC | 1 - 1 | 1 | 57' |

