SL Benfica - Andreas Schjelderup, #21
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Benfica won the race for one of Scandinavia's brightest talents in January 2023, signing Andreas Schjelderup from FC Nordsjælland on a five-year contract.
Born in Bodø, the Norwegian took his first steps at Bodø/Glimt before moving to Denmark in 2020, where he became one of the youngest players to appear in the Superliga and Nordsjælland's youngest ever goalscorer. After a demanding first months in Lisbon he returned to Nordsjælland on loan in 2023/24 and was voted the club's Player of the Year, coming back to the Estádio da Luz a more complete footballer.
The left winger broke through for the Eagles in 2024/25, scoring his first goal against Rio Ave and winning the Taça da Liga, and in the summer of 2025 he scored in the memorable FIFA Club World Cup victory over Bayern Munich. The 2025/26 campaign was his most productive in a Benfica shirt, with double figures for goals across all competitions.
A Norway senior international since June 2024, he starred at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the quarter-final against England.
Born in Bodø, the Norwegian took his first steps at Bodø/Glimt before moving to Denmark in 2020, where he became one of the youngest players to appear in the Superliga and Nordsjælland's youngest ever goalscorer. After a demanding first months in Lisbon he returned to Nordsjælland on loan in 2023/24 and was voted the club's Player of the Year, coming back to the Estádio da Luz a more complete footballer.
The left winger broke through for the Eagles in 2024/25, scoring his first goal against Rio Ave and winning the Taça da Liga, and in the summer of 2025 he scored in the memorable FIFA Club World Cup victory over Bayern Munich. The 2025/26 campaign was his most productive in a Benfica shirt, with double figures for goals across all competitions.
A Norway senior international since June 2024, he starred at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the quarter-final against England.
Season Statistics: 2026/27
14
Appearances
4 Starts • 10 Sub In • 3 Sub Out
577
Minutes
In the Pitch
2
Goals
3 Assists
0/0
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 | Started 61' |
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | FC Porto | 3-1 | 74' |
16 SEP WED 20:00 |  UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 1 | A | AC Milan | 0-2 | 80' |
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | Gil Vicente | 3-1 | Started 72' |
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | Moreirense | 0-4 | Started 1 2 |
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | Marítimo | 0-3 | 61' |
31 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 4 | H | Estoril Praia | 2-1 | 63' |
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | AGF Aarhus | 1-3 | 64' |
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | AGF Aarhus | 3-1 | 71' |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0-7 | 60' |
13 AUG THU 19:45 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | Hearts | 1-1 | Started 79' |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Académico de Viseu | 2-2 | 63' |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | Hearts | 6-1 | 65' 1 1 |
30 JUL THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingSecond Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | H | FC St. Gallen | 5-0 | 75' |
W: 11
D: 2
L: 1