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.
Season Statistics: 2022/23
14
Appearances
0 Starts • 14 Sub In • 0 Sub Out
263
Minutes
In the Pitch
2
Goals
0 Assists
0/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2022/23
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 JAN TUE 20:45 |  Taça de PortugalRound of 16 | A | Varzim SC | 0 - 2 | 87' |
6 JAN FRI 19:00 |  Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 15 | H | Portimonense | 1 - 0 | 87' |
17 DEC SAT 19:00 |  Allianz CupMatchday 3 | A | Moreirense FC | 1 - 1 | 82' |
26 NOV SAT 20:45 | Allianz CupMatchday 2 | H | FC Penafiel | 2 - 0 | 68' |
9 NOV WED 20:45 | Taça de PortugalFourth Round | A | Estoril Praia | 0 - 1 | 64' |
6 NOV SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 12 | A | Estoril Praia | 1 - 5 | 66' |
2 NOV WED 20:00 |  UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 6 | A | Maccabi Haifa | 1 - 6 | 82' 1 |
30 AUG TUE 20:15 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 3 | H | P. Ferreira | 3 - 2 | 79' |
23 AUG TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-off Round (2nd Leg) | H | Dynamo Kyiv | 3 - 0 | 70' |
17 AUG WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-off Round (1st Leg) | A | Dynamo Kyiv | 0 - 2 | 63' |
13 AUG SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0 - 1 | 81' |
9 AUG TUE 18:45 | UEFA Champions LeagueThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | FC Midtjylland | 1 - 3 | 46' 1 |
5 AUG FRI 20:15 | Liga Portugal BwinMatchday 1 | H | FC Arouca | 4 - 0 | 72' |
2 AUG TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | FC Midtjylland | 4 - 1 | 78' |
W: 13
D: 1
L: 0