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Marco Silva found at Benfica a full-back 'in the Premier League style' and bets on his starting spot

Glorioso 1904 – Se é notícia do Benfica, está aqui12 September 2026 at 14:30

Daniel Banjaqui, the 18-year-old right-back from Benfica, made his debut as a starter for the first team against Moreirense, in Moreira de Cónegos, in a 4-0 victory, and left interesting indications in the offensive role, something that Marco Silva, the Eagles' coach, appreciates in his full-backs.

Last season, in his debut season with the first team, Banjaqui spent most of his time in the lower divisions, on the B team and the under-23s. He played eight of the 10 games in the Youth League, where coach Vítor Vinha presented a team organized in a 4x2x3x1 formation, capable of scoring 39 goals.

The offensive vocation that Marco Silva wants for his Benfica seems to align with Banjaqui's competitive habits, and the young player should continue in the starting XI in the next game against Gil Vicente. This situation allows Alexander Bah to recover calmly for the highly demanding double fixture away from home, against Milan and Porto.

Why this matters

Benfica fans closely follow the evolution of the club's young talents, and Banjaqui represents a possible solution for the right flank of the red and white defense. Marco Silva's bet on an 18-year-old player for the right-back position, instead of Alexander Bah, may mean an important change in the team's starting XI. Furthermore, the management of Banjaqui allows the club to prepare the Danish starter's recovery for two highly difficult games against Milan and Porto.

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