SL Benfica - Sidny Cabral, #15
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Born in Rotterdam to parents from Santiago, Cabo Verde, the full-back made his name in Germany with Viktoria Köln before moving to Portugal in the summer of 2025, signing a three-year deal with Estrela da Amadora.
An outstanding first half of the season, in which he scored five league goals including a hat-trick against Casa Pia, convinced Benfica to act: on 30 December 2025 he signed until June 2030 for a reported initial fee of six million euros. He made his debut days later and marked it with an assist in a 3-1 victory.
A Cabo Verde international since 2023, Cabral was part of the squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a memorable curling equaliser against Argentina in the round of 32. His older brother, Rodny Lopes Cabral, is also a Cabo Verde international.
In June 2026 he left the Estádio da Luz for Trabzonspor.
An outstanding first half of the season, in which he scored five league goals including a hat-trick against Casa Pia, convinced Benfica to act: on 30 December 2025 he signed until June 2030 for a reported initial fee of six million euros. He made his debut days later and marked it with an assist in a 3-1 victory.
A Cabo Verde international since 2023, Cabral was part of the squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a memorable curling equaliser against Argentina in the round of 32. His older brother, Rodny Lopes Cabral, is also a Cabo Verde international.
In June 2026 he left the Estádio da Luz for Trabzonspor.
Season Statistics: 2025/26
12
Appearances
4 Starts • 8 Sub In • 2 Sub Out
552
Minutes
In the Pitch
1
Goals
2 Assists
1/0
Bookings
Yellow / Red Cards
Matches During 2025/26
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 MAR SAT 18:00 |  Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 27 | H | Vitoria SC | 3 - 0 | 76' |
25 FEB WED 20:00 |  UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (2nd Leg) | A | Real Madrid | 2 - 1 | 90+1' |
21 FEB SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 23 | H | AFS | 3 - 0 | Started 1 |
17 FEB TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueKnockout Play-offs (1st Leg) | H | Real Madrid | 0 - 1 | 80' |
13 FEB FRI 18:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 22 | A | Santa Clara | 1 - 2 | 68' |
8 FEB SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 21 | H | FC Alverca | 2 - 1 | Started 73' 1 |
1 FEB SUN 15:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 20 | A | CD Tondela | 0 - 0 | 62' |
25 JAN SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 19 | H | Estrela Amadora | 4 - 0 | Started 1 1 |
17 JAN SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 18 | A | Rio Ave FC | 0 - 2 | 62' |
14 JAN WED 20:45 |  Taça de PortugalQuarter-Final | A | FC Porto | 1 - 0 | Started 83' |
7 JAN WED 20:00 |  Allianz CupSemi-Final | N | SC Braga | 1 - 3 | 65' |
3 JAN SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 17 | H | Estoril Praia | 3 - 1 | 77' |
W: 7
D: 1
L: 4