SL Benfica - Georgiy Sudakov, #10
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Signed at the end of August 2025, the Ukraine international attacking midfielder arrived on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal carrying a mandatory purchase obligation.
Born in Brianka, Sudakov took his first steps at Sokil Brianka and Metalist Kharkiv before joining Shakhtar's academy in 2017. He made his senior debut in the UEFA Champions League and was part of the Shakhtar side that famously beat Real Madrid in October 2020. Across six seasons in Donetsk he made close to 150 appearances, scoring 35 goals and winning two Ukrainian Premier League titles and two Ukrainian Cups.
He made his Benfica debut in September 2025 and scored his first goal for the club shortly afterwards against AVS, quickly becoming an influential figure in the side under José Mourinho.
An established senior international, Sudakov has represented Ukraine at UEFA European Championship finals and was joint top scorer at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Born in Brianka, Sudakov took his first steps at Sokil Brianka and Metalist Kharkiv before joining Shakhtar's academy in 2017. He made his senior debut in the UEFA Champions League and was part of the Shakhtar side that famously beat Real Madrid in October 2020. Across six seasons in Donetsk he made close to 150 appearances, scoring 35 goals and winning two Ukrainian Premier League titles and two Ukrainian Cups.
He made his Benfica debut in September 2025 and scored his first goal for the club shortly afterwards against AVS, quickly becoming an influential figure in the side under José Mourinho.
An established senior international, Sudakov has represented Ukraine at UEFA European Championship finals and was joint top scorer at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Season Statistics: 2026/27
14
Appearances
12 Starts • 2 Sub In • 10 Sub Out
904
Minutes
In the Pitch
1
Goals
1 Assists
2/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2026/27
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 OCT SUN 18:00 |  Portugal League BetclicMatchday 8 | H | Vitória SC | 2-0 | 73' 1 |
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | FC Porto | 3-1 | Started 38' |
16 SEP WED 20:00 |  UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 1 | A | AC Milan | 0-2 | Started 70' |
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | Moreirense | 0-4 | 86' |
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | Marítimo | 0-3 | Started 61' 1 |
31 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 4 | H | Estoril Praia | 2-1 | Started 80' |
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | AGF Aarhus | 1-3 | Started 64' |
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | AGF Aarhus | 3-1 | Started 84' |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0-7 | Started 78' |
13 AUG THU 19:45 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | Hearts | 1-1 | Started 64' |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Académico de Viseu | 2-2 | Started 63' 1 |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | Hearts | 6-1 | Started 65' 1 |
30 JUL THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingSecond Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | H | FC St. Gallen | 5-0 | Started |
23 JUL THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingSecond Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | A | FC St. Gallen | 2-1 | Started |
W: 10
D: 2
L: 2