Simão Sabrosa
🔥 TrendingA member of the Generation X generation, Simão Sabrosa was born in 1979 in Vila Real and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
Portuguese footballer
"His most defining career moment was undoubtedly leading Benfica as captain to their first Primeira Liga title in 11 years during the 2004-05 season." — About Simão Sabrosa
| Metric | Simão Sabrosa | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 | 47 | -1 yrs |
| Height | 170cm (5'7") | 176cm | -6cm |
| Career length | 28 yrs | ~35 yrs | -7 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Simão Sabrosa
Did you know that Simão Sabrosa holds the record for the most goals scored by a Portuguese player in the UEFA Europa League (including its predecessor, the UEFA Cup) with 20 goals?
- He made his professional debut for Sporting CP at just 17 years old, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent.
- Simão was renowned for his exceptional free-kick taking ability, often scoring crucial goals from set-pieces throughout his career.
- Despite joining Barcelona early, he truly became a club icon and captain during his six-year spell at rivals Benfica.
- He is one of the few players to have scored against all "Big Three" Portuguese clubs (Benfica, Porto, Sporting CP).
- Simão won a UEFA Europa League title with Atlético Madrid in 2010, contributing significantly to their European success.
His most defining career moment was undoubtedly leading Benfica as captain to their first Primeira Liga title in 11 years during the 2004-05 season. This iconic achievement cemented his legendary status at the club, breaking a long drought and restoring Benfica to the top of Portuguese football.
Simão is remembered as one of Portugal's most gifted wingers, celebrated for his leadership, dazzling dribbling, and deadly free-kicks. He left a lasting impact as a true club legend for Benfica and a key figure in Portugal's "Golden Generation" era.