André Horta
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | André Filipe Luz Horta | ||
| Date of birth | 7 November 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Almada, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Benfica | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2012 | Benfica | ||
| 2012–2015 | Vitória Setúbal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Vitória Setúbal | 38 | (2) |
| 2016– | Benfica | 7 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014 | Portugal U18 | 4 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Portugal U19 | 8 | (0) |
| 2016– | Portugal U20 | 7 | (1) |
| 2016– | Portugal U21 | 3 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 November 2016. | |||
André Filipe Luz Horta (born 7 November 1996) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Benfica as a midfielder.
Club career
Vitória Setúbal
Born in Almada, Setúbal District, Horta spent eight years in S.L. Benfica's youth system, joining local Vitória F.C. at the age of 15.[1] In late 2014, whilst still a junior, he was promoted to the first team by manager Domingos Paciência.[2]
On 12 December 2014, Horta made his first-team and Primeira Liga debut, playing the second 45 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against Boavista FC.[3] He finished his first full season with 32 games – 21 starts – and two goals, helping his team narrowly avoid relegation.
Benfica
On 1 June 2016, Horta signed a five-year contract with defending champions Benfica.[4] He made his competitive debut on 7 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 success over S.C. Braga for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.[5]
Personal life
Horta's older brother, Ricardo, is also a footballer. He also represented Vitória Setúbal.[6]
Honours
- Benfica[7]
References
- ↑ "Domingos rendido a André Horta" [Domingos head over heels with André Horta] (in Portuguese). Record. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "André Horta nos seniores" [André Horta with seniors] (in Portuguese). Record. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "V. Setúbal-Boavista, 0–1 (crónica)" [V. Setúbal-Boavista, 0–1 (match report)] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ "André Horta assinou por cinco anos pelo Benfica" [André Horta signed for five years with Benfica] (in Portuguese). Jornal de Notícias. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ↑ "Benfica eficaz vence Supertaça" [Effective Benfica wins Supercup] (in Portuguese). Diário de Notícias. 7 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ↑ "André Horta acredita numa surpresa na Luz" [André Horta believes in surprise at the Luz] (in Portuguese). Record. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ André Horta profile at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
External links
- Benfica official profile (Portuguese)
- André Horta at thefinalball.com
- André Horta profile at ForaDeJogo
- National team data (Portuguese)