SL Benfica - Tomás Araújo, #44
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A product of the Seixal academy, the centre-back joined Benfica in 2016 at the age of 14, having taken his first steps at Operário Famalicão, Palmeiras FC and the Evolution Soccer Academy.
After signing his first professional contract in 2018, Araújo established himself with Benfica B from 2020 and was part of the squad that won the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League, the club's first European trophy in six decades. He made his senior debut in December 2021, aged 19, and spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Gil Vicente.
Returning to Lisbon in 2023, he extended his contract until 2028 and became a fixture in the back line, equally comfortable at centre-back or right-back and prized for his composure when building from the back. He was named the Primeira Liga's Defender of the Month for November 2024 and has been a regular starter ever since, adding the 2025 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira to his honours.
A Portugal youth international at several levels, Araújo made his senior debut for the Seleção in November 2024 and was called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
After signing his first professional contract in 2018, Araújo established himself with Benfica B from 2020 and was part of the squad that won the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League, the club's first European trophy in six decades. He made his senior debut in December 2021, aged 19, and spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Gil Vicente.
Returning to Lisbon in 2023, he extended his contract until 2028 and became a fixture in the back line, equally comfortable at centre-back or right-back and prized for his composure when building from the back. He was named the Primeira Liga's Defender of the Month for November 2024 and has been a regular starter ever since, adding the 2025 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira to his honours.
A Portugal youth international at several levels, Araújo made his senior debut for the Seleção in November 2024 and was called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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15 rated matches
5.3
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019/20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020/21 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021/22 | 191 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Liga Portugal bwin | 100 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Allianz Cup | 91 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023/24 | 861 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 526 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Allianz Cup | 146 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 185 | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Taça de Portugal Placard | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 3,832 | 44 | 44 | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 2,434 | 28 | 28 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 988 | 11 | 11 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
 Taça de Portugal Generali Tranquilidade | 242 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Allianz Cup | 168 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 2025/26 | 3,010 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | 5.2 |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 1,843 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 5.4 |
| UEFA Champions League | 723 | 9 | 7 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 5.0 |
 Taça de Portugal Generali Tranquilidade | 334 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5.0 |
| Allianz Cup | 110 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 483 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 5.8 |
| UEFA Europa League | 330 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 6.0 |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 153 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5.8 |
| Total | 8,377 | 112 | 89 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 9 | - | 5.3 |
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | A | 1-3 | XI90' | |
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | 3-1 | XI96' | |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 2 | A | 0-7 | XI ←59'60' | |
13 AUG THU 19:45 | UEFA Europa LeagueThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | 1-1 | →46'48' | |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 2-2 | XI93' |
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | 1 | 23' | |
1 NOV SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 10 | A | 0-3 | 1 | 54' | |
27 APR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 31 | H | 6-0 | 1 | 8' | |
14 APR SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 29 | H | 3-0 | 1 | 45' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 MAY SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 34 | A | 1-3 | 1 | 14' | |
13 FEB FRI 18:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 22 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 16' | |
12 FEB WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (1st Leg) | A | 0-1 | 1 | 48' | |
8 FEB SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 21 | H | 3-2 | 1 | 15' | |
8 JAN WED 19:45 | Allianz CupSemi-Final | A | 0-3 | 1 | 27' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | 3-1 | 1 | 24' | |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 2-2 | 1 | 45' | |
14 MAR SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 26 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 90' | |
13 FEB FRI 18:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 22 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 90' | |
8 FEB SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 21 | H | 2-1 | 1 | 90' |
