Gonçalo Moreira: Benfica’s Rising Star

“One day it will really be worth it”

Gonçalo Moreira was called up by José Mourinho for the game against Gil Vicente, but did not leave the bench. He recently recalled, in statements to Canal 11, «the great emotion» that took over him and added that «it was great to step on the Luz lawn». It was an “incredible day” that filled him with “pride”, but he highlighted that this is what he works for. The attacking midfielder describes himself as a “homegrown boy” and is very clear that “the objective is to reach the first team”. With the extra desire of someone who has been a “Benfica fan since he was little”. In an older report, also on Channel 11, he said that he moved to Seixal when he was 12 years old and how complicated that was. «I left my parents, I felt sick at the beginning, it’s normal. It was a decision that my parents always supported. It had to be, because I know I have to make some efforts if this is what I want. I made so much effort to reach my goal… I still do. As I am an only child, I am even closer to my children. One day it will really be worth it», he shared with emotion. He also took advantage of the opportunity to describe himself: «I’m a bit annoying, they tell me that in the national team, it’s just like me, maybe because I’m from the North. I like having the ball at my feet, making my teammates play, watching, scoring and playing close to the goal.”