SL Benfica - Henrique Araújo, #39
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Born in Funchal, Henrique Araújo took his first steps in football at local Madeira side Andorinha before joining Marítimo's academy, and at 16 he was signed by Benfica following a trial period that took him to the club's academy on the outskirts of Lisbon.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
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| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 NOV FRI 20:15 |  Taça de Portugal4rd Round | A | Atlético CP | 0 - 2 | 79' 13' |
9 NOV SUN 20:30 |  Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 11 | H | Casa Pia AC | 2 - 2 | 90+5' 4' |
1 NOV SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 10 | A | Vitoria SC | 0 - 3 | 90+1' 3' |
30 SEP TUE 20:00 |  UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 2 | A | Chelsea FC | 1 - 0 | 89' 8' |
23 SEP TUE 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Rio Ave FC | 1 - 1 | 90+2' 6' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Scored One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 NOV WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 6 | A | Maccabi Haifa | 1 - 6 | 1 | 88' |
9 AUG TUE 18:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | FC Midtjylland | 1 - 3 | 1 | 56' |
13 MAY FRI 20:15 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 34 | A | P. Ferreira | 0 - 2 | 2 | 5, 44' |
11 MAR FRI 20:15 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 26 | H | FC Vizela | 1 - 1 | 1 | 75' |