BENFICA

Official Name:
 
Sport Lisboa e Benfica

City:
 
Lisbon

Best League
Performance:

Best Cup
Performance:
 
Champions 31 times
(Most recent - 2004/05)

Winners 21 times
(Most recent - 2003/04)

European Titles:
 
2 European Cups
(1960/61, 1961/62)

Website:
 
www.slbenfica.pt



          Star man - Oscar Cardozo

Oscar Cardozo

He arrived, he promised, he delivered. When Paraguayan striker Oscar Cardozo touched down at Lisbon airport in the summer of 2007 many were surprised to hear the marksman, largely unheard of in Europe, boldly state he would net at least 20 goals for Benfica in his first season.

Despite missing pre-season preparations, the beanpole forward answered early criticism at what often appears a cumbersome style of play with goals, goals and more goals. Twenty-three to be precise, with one of the most lethal left foots seen in Portugal for many a year. Full Profile


                     2008/09 Squad

Goalkeepers: Quim, Moreira, Moretto

Defenders: David Luiz, Sidnei, Jorge Ribeiro, Leo, Nelson, Luisao

Midfielders: Ruben Amorim, Maxi Pereira, Pablo Aimar, Binya, Javier Balboa, Carlos Martins, Hassan Yebda, Katsouranis

Forwards: Makukula, Mantorras, Nuno Gomes, Urreta, Oscar Cardozo, Di Maria, Jose Antonio Reyes


                         Stadium

Estadio da Luz

                             Name: Estadio da Luz
                                 Capacity: 65,000



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