Portugal’s Liga Zon Sagres has formed a reputation for being one of the best formative leagues in Europe. With a seemingly endless conveyer-belt of talent flowing out of the league, it is no wonder that so many young players choose Portugal over other countries. Players such as David Luiz, Fabio Coentrao, Di Maria, Joao Moutinho, Hulk, and Falcao (among others) have all spent their formative years in the Iberian country, only to make multi-million euro moves abroad to some of the finest teams in the world.
This season, there are many young Portuguese talents who will be hoping to emulate the likes of Coentrao and Joao Moutinho; with hopes to earn a big move abroad; with hopes to be noticed by Paulo Bento and be selected for the national team. Regardless, there is much hope, both for the players and the spectators. At the root of all of this is a single hope: that Portuguese football may grow.
In this segment, Portugal Football is highlighting 25 under-22 Portuguese players from across the Liga Zon Sagres. These players are certainly players to watch for. Some are already proven players, while some are yet to showcase their talents on the big stage. So, without further ado, the ones to watch.
Academica

NAME
|
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Anibal Capela |
22 |
Center Defense |
29 |
Belenenses

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Tiago Silva |
20 |
Attacking Midfield |
46 |
Benfica

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Andre Almeida |
22 |
Midfield/Wingback |
40 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Andre Gomes |
20 |
Center Midfield |
27 |
Braga

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Luis Silva |
20 |
Center Midfield |
44 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Rafa |
20 |
Attacking Midfield |
47 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Salvador Agra |
21 |
Winger |
23 |
Estoril

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Leandro |
21 |
Forward |
36 |
Gil Vicente

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Luis Martins |
21 |
Left-Back |
33 |
Maritimo

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Danilo Pereira |
21 |
Defensive Midfield |
31 |
Nacional

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Miguel Rodrigues |
20 |
Center Defense |
19 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Jota |
20 |
Midfield |
20 |
Olhanense

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Pele |
21 |
Defensive Midfield |
5 |
Pacos Ferreira

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Sergio Oliveira |
21 |
Midfield |
36 |
Porto

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Tiago Rodrigues |
21 |
Midfield |
42 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Ricardo |
19 |
Winger |
37 |
Rio Ave

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Luis Gustavo |
20 |
Midfield |
24 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Roderick Miranda |
22 |
Center Defense |
16 |
Sporting

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Tiago Ilori |
20 |
Center Defense |
32 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Cedric |
21 |
Right-Back |
25 |
Vitoria Guimaraes

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Paulo Oliveira |
21 |
Center Defense |
43 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Ricardo Gomes |
21 |
Forward |
31 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Cafu |
20 |
Winger |
23 |
Vitoria Setubal

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Ricardo Horta |
18 |
Forward |
16 |

NAME |
AGE |
POSITION |
2012-2013 APPS |
Miguel Lourenco |
21 |
Center Defense |
22 |
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