SL Benfica - Henrique Araújo, #39
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Born in Funchal, Henrique Araújo took his first steps in football at local Madeira side Andorinha before joining Marítimo's academy, and at 16 he was signed by Benfica following a trial period that took him to the club's academy on the outskirts of Lisbon.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
Season Statistics: 2021/22
34
Appearances
28 Starts • 6 Sub In • 12 Sub Out
2,634
Minutes
In the Pitch
20
Goals
6 Assists
5/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2021/22
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 MAY FRI 20:15 |  Portugal League bwinMatchday 34 | A | Paços de Ferreira | 0-2 | Started 74' 2 |
7 MAY SAT 14:00 |  II League SABSEGMatchday 33 | H | Feirense | 1-2 | Started 1 1 |
1 MAY SUN 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 32 | A | Vilafranquense | 1-2 | Started |
25 APR MON 17:00 |  UEFA Youth LeagueFinal | N | Red Bull Salzburg U19 | 0-6 | Started 3 |
17 APR SUN 15:30 | II League SABSEGMatchday 30 | A | Rio Ave | 2-1 | Started |
9 APR SAT 14:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 29 | H | Est. Amadora | 0-0 | Started |
2 APR SAT 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 28 | A | CD Mafra | 2-1 | Started 1 |
20 MAR SUN 18:00 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 27 | H | Estoril Praia | 2-1 | 84' |
11 MAR FRI 20:15 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 26 | H | FC Vizela | 1-1 | 74' 1 |
6 MAR SUN 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 25 | H | Varzim | 1-2 | Started 1 |
2 MAR WED 13:00 | UEFA Youth LeagueRound of 16 | A | Midtjylland U19 | 2-3 | Started 88' 1 |
25 FEB FRI 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 24 | A | GD Chaves | 1-1 | Started 1 1 |
21 FEB MON 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 23 | H | Farense | 3-0 | Started 1 |
13 FEB SUN 14:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 22 | A | SC Covilhã | 1-2 | Started 1 1 |
7 FEB MON 19:00 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 21 | A | CD Tondela | 1-3 | 80' |
2 FEB WED 19:00 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 20 | H | Gil Vicente | 1-2 | 65' |
29 JAN SAT 19:45 |  Allianz CupFinal | N | Sporting CP | 2-1 | 83' |
16 JAN SUN 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 18 | A | Nacional | 0-3 | Started 1 |
28 DEC TUE 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 16 | A | Feirense | 2-1 | Started 1 |
20 DEC MON 16:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 15 | H | Vilafranquense | 0-0 | Started 79' |
14 DEC TUE 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 14 | A | Académico de Viseu | 0-1 | Started 63' |
4 DEC SAT 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 13 | H | Rio Ave | 2-0 | Started 75' 1 |
29 NOV MON 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 12 | A | Est. Amadora | 3-6 | Started 71' 2 1 |
7 NOV SUN 14:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 11 | H | CD Mafra | 1-3 | Started |
30 OCT SAT 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 10 | A | Leixões | 1-2 | Started 71' |
27 OCT WED 16:45 | II League SABSEGMatchday 8 | A | Varzim | 0-2 | 63' 1 |
23 OCT SAT 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 9 | H | Académica OAF | 3-1 | Started 1 1 |
3 OCT SUN 14:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 7 | H | GD Chaves | 3-1 | Started 79' 1 |
19 SEP SUN 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 6 | A | Farense | 2-2 | Started 1 |
11 SEP SAT 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 5 | H | SC Covilhã | 0-0 | Started 88' |
28 AUG SAT 11:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 4 | A | Casa Pia AC | 4-2 | Started 72' 1 |
22 AUG SUN 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 3 | H | Trofense | 2-1 | Started 1 |
15 AUG SUN 14:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 2 | A | FC Penafiel | 0-1 | Started 85' |
9 AUG MON 18:00 | II League SABSEGMatchday 1 | H | Nacional | 5-0 | Started 87' 1 1 |
W: 19
D: 6
L: 9