Palhinha maintains tradition in choosing jersey number at Benfica
Glorioso 1904 – Se é notícia do Benfica, está aqui27 August 2026 at 15:20
João Palhinha arrived at Benfica to occupy the role of defensive midfielder in Marco Silva's team, but couldn't get the number 6 he prefers, as Alexander Bah has been using it since 2022. Given this unavailability, the Portuguese international opted for number 36, a choice that allows him to maintain his personal tradition of always including the number 6 in his jersey. Throughout his career, Palhinha has rarely managed to keep the same jersey number, having used 66 at Sporting, his formative club, and then 60 during loans to Moreirense and Braga.
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