Personal information | |||
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Full name | João Miguel Fins Veloso | ||
Date of birth | 26 June 2005 | ||
Place of birth | Albufeira, Portugal | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielders | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Benfica U23 | ||
Number | 68 | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2014 | CB Loulé | ||
2014–2017 | CB Albufeira | ||
2017– | Benfica | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2023– | Benfica B | 0 | (0) |
International career | |||
2021 | Portugal U16 | 6 | (1) |
2021–2022 | Portugal U17 | 17 | (5) |
2022– | Portugal U18 | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:25, 28 September 2022 (UTC) |
João Miguel Fins Veloso (born 26 June 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Benfica U19s.
Veloso is a youth product of CB Loulé, CB Albufeira and Benfica. On 18 June 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Benfica. [1] In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide. [2]
Veloso is a youth international for Portugal, having played with the Portugal U16s, U17s, and U18s. [3]
Veloso is a complete midfielder, with tactical intelligence and strength. He is skilled at maintaining the team's tempo, starts attacking tempo, and can also finish well. [4]