Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Benfica.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Primeira Liga | 9 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 6.45 |
 Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.2 |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 6.7 |
 UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Scout report
Manu is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Benfica, rated 49.5 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (4.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.91 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Manu.
On the season, Manu graded 2 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 3.913 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 5 → 2). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2023/24.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 50. At 25 Manu is in his prime years, and a market index of 18.9 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Benfica finished 3rd of 18 · an upper-table side
3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 1 clean sheet across 9 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 4.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
Rated 49.5 overall — a solid contributor and squad regular. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.91 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
