SL Benfica - Enzo Barrenechea, #5
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Signed on loan from Aston Villa in July 2025, the Argentine defensive midfielder arrived at Benfica after a formative journey across four European leagues.
Barrenechea took his first steps at Newell's Old Boys before moving to Switzerland with FC Sion in 2019. He joined Juventus in 2020, developing with the reserve side and making his senior debut for the Bianconeri in a UEFA Champions League match in November 2022. A loan at Frosinone in 2023/24 brought him regular Serie A minutes, and in the summer of 2024 he transferred to Aston Villa, spending the following season on loan at Valencia.
At the Estádio da Luz he took the number 5 shirt and quickly became a regular presence in midfield, valued for his physical presence and ball-winning. He won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in his first months at the club.
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 3,251 | 43 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 10 | - | 5.2 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 1,973 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | 5.1 |
 UEFA Champions League | 642 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 5.7 |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 313 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
 Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 140 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4.0 |
 Allianz Cup | 101 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup Betano | 82 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 718 | 11 | 9 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 6.3 |
 UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 449 | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6.0 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 269 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 6.5 |
| Total | 3,969 | 54 | 44 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 11 | - | 5.5 |
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese League | 2 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 8 | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 13 | 1 | - | 2 | - |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Portuguese Cup | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Career | - | 54 | 2 | 2 | 11 | - |
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | XI←58' | 60' | ||
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | 0-3 | →82' | 11' | ||
31 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 4 | H | 2-1 | XI←31' | 31' | ||
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | 1-3 | XI | 97' | ||
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | 3-1 | XI | 96' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 FEB SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 23 | H | 3-0 | 1 | 30' | |
16 SEP TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 1 | H | 2-3 | 1 | 6' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 2-2 | 1 | 58' | |
31 AUG SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 4 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 5' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | 1 | 12' | |
25 JAN SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 19 | H | 4-0 | 1 | 37' | |
29 NOV SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 12 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 55' | |
17 OCT FRI 19:30 | Portuguese Cup Generali TranquilidadeThird Round | A | 0-2 | 1 | 71' | |
30 SEP TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 2 | A | 1-0 | 1 | 34' |
