João Rego

João Rêgo is a 19-year-old Portuguese under-20 international who stands at 1.82m tall. It stands out for its agility, intelligence and technical quality in its actions. He shows quality in his final pass, always defines well and was captain of his team in the Youth League.

Right-footed, agile and fast player. Creative attacking midfielder who can also play on the wing. Technically evolved, he has a good first touch and is strong in 1v1 offensive situations. He demonstrates quality in his last pass, always defining well and is good in terms of passing, particularly in deep passes and crosses. He is intelligent with the ball, being able to find empty spaces, he shows the ability to manage the rhythm of the game, pausing and accelerating when necessary and demonstrates the ability to carry the ball with explosiveness and verticality. He appears well in the finishing zones, where he finishes well and has a strong shot. He demonstrates a large range of action, is good at short dribbling and uses his body well to protect the ball from his opponents. Defensively he is aggressive in pressing, closes spaces well and shows good timing in disarming. Athlete with leadership traits, demonstrating intensity and game vision. His weak points are his physical build and aerial play. Player with potential who has already been a starter this season for Benfica and has been a regular option in the squad. In the near future, I see him establishing himself at his club, probably playing in midfield, which is where he is most productive, so he has been playing on the right wing. It has everything it needs to evolve and become one of the next gems to become one of the best academies in the world.