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.
Average Fan Rating
12 rated matches
5.8
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 12 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Portugal League Betclic | 12 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 556 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - |
 Portugal League Betclic | 317 | 8 | 4 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 180 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
 Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 59 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| 2025/26 | 2,360 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 4.9 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 1,711 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4.9 |
 UEFA Champions League | 308 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 5.0 |
 Allianz Cup | 84 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 177 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5.0 |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 61 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup Betano | 19 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 895 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | - | 8.3 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 604 | 7 | 7 | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | 8.5 |
 UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 266 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 8.0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 25 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 3,823 | 68 | 38 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 5.8 |
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese League | 4 | 45 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1 | 7 | - | - | 2 | - |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| Portuguese Cup | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| League Cup | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Career | - | 68 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 |
Market Value
€6.5M €20M
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | 3-1 | XI←74' | 80' | ||
16 SEP WED 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 1 | A | 0-2 | →70' | 25' | ||
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | XI | 99' | ||
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | XI←66' | 69' | ||
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | 0-3 | XI | 94' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | 1 | 90+3' | |
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | 1 | 59' | |
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | 0-3 | 1 | 82' | |
27 AUG THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingPlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | N | 1-3 | 2 | 19, 60' | |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 2 | A | 0-7 | 1 | 2' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | 3-1 | 1 | 51' | |
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | 1 | 55' | |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 2-2 | 1 | 10' | |
16 MAY SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 34 | A | 1-3 | 1 | 16' | |
12 APR SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 29 | H | 2-0 | 2 | 3, 14' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | 3-1 | 1 | 34' | |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | 1 | 33' | |
16 MAY SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 34 | A | 1-3 | 1 | 65' | |
14 MAR SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 26 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 90+11' | |
8 MAR SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 25 | H | 2-2 | 1 | 90+9' |
Latest Red Cards
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 DEC FRI 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 13 | H | 1-1 | 90+2' | |
28 JUN SAT 21:00 | FIFA Club World CupRound of 16 | N | 4-1 | 92' |
