SL Benfica - Gianluca Prestianni, #25
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Benfica moved early for one of South America's most coveted teenagers, agreeing a deal with Vélez Sarsfield in December 2023 that was formalised on the player's eighteenth birthday, 31 January 2024, with a contract running until 2029.
Born in Ciudadela, in Greater Buenos Aires, Gianluca Prestianni came through the Vélez academy and made his professional debut in the Copa Libertadores in May 2022, aged only sixteen, quickly being singled out as one of the outstanding talents of his generation. At the Estádio da Luz the diminutive winger, direct and fearless in one-on-one situations, established himself as a regular option under successive coaches and helped the Eagles win the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2025. The 2025/26 season was his most complete in Lisbon, with a heavy presence in the side that completed the Primeira Liga campaign unbeaten.
An Argentina youth international at Under-17 and Under-20 level, he made his senior debut for the Albiceleste in November 2025.
Born in Ciudadela, in Greater Buenos Aires, Gianluca Prestianni came through the Vélez academy and made his professional debut in the Copa Libertadores in May 2022, aged only sixteen, quickly being singled out as one of the outstanding talents of his generation. At the Estádio da Luz the diminutive winger, direct and fearless in one-on-one situations, established himself as a regular option under successive coaches and helped the Eagles win the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2025. The 2025/26 season was his most complete in Lisbon, with a heavy presence in the side that completed the Primeira Liga campaign unbeaten.
An Argentina youth international at Under-17 and Under-20 level, he made his senior debut for the Albiceleste in November 2025.
Season Statistics: 2026/27
12
Appearances
10 Starts • 2 Sub In • 7 Sub Out
895
Minutes
In the Pitch
8
Goals
3 Assists
2/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2026/27
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 SEP SUN 20:30 |  Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | FC Porto | 3-1 | Started 74' 1 1 |
16 SEP WED 20:00 |  UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 1 | A | AC Milan | 0-2 | 70' |
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | Gil Vicente | 3-1 | Started 1 |
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | Moreirense | 0-4 | Started 66' 1 1 |
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | Marítimo | 0-3 | Started 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 73' 2 |
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | AGF Aarhus | 3-1 | Started 71' |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0-7 | Started 1 |
13 AUG THU 19:45 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | Hearts | 1-1 | 64' |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Académico de Viseu | 2-2 | Started 82' 1 1 |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | Hearts | 6-1 | Started 85' 1 1 |
W: 9
D: 2
L: 1