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Florentino Ibrain Morris Luís (born 19 August 1999), known as Florentino (Portuguese pronunciation: [fluɾẽˈtinu]), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Primeira Liga club Benfica. Born in Angola, he has represented Portugal at youth level.
Check out the latest domestic and international stats, match logs, goals, height, weight and more for Florentino Luís playing for SL Benfica, AS Monaco FC and Getafe CF in the Primeira Liga, Champions League and Ligue 1.
- August 19, 1999
- Who Is Florentino?
- Fork in The Road
- Renaissance Under Schmidt
Born in Lisbon to Angolan parents, Florentino Luis began his football career as a futsal player for Tercena in 2007 at the age of 8. Much has been said about the significance that futsal holds in developing the speed of thought and technical skills that are proving vital in a game that is becoming increasingly tactical. In addition to this, many ha...
After Lage had been let go and replaced by Jorge Jesus, Florentino’s place in the team was placed under immediate threat. He failed to impress Jesus in pre-season, prompting Florentino to head out on loan to Monaco. Things didn’t exactly get off to a flying start at Monaco either, as he made just two starts for the club before the Covid-19 pandemic...
As Roger Schmidt’s arrival at Benfica coincided with Florentino’s return from Getafe, a good first impression was required, and Florentino quickly delivered, convincing the German manager to entrust him with the role of Benfica’s midfield linchpin. This would see Florentino go from the fringes of the first team to a starting spot in the double pivo...
Aug 19, 1999 · Florentino, 25, from Portugal SL Benfica, since 2018 Defensive Midfield Market value: €20.00m * Aug 19, 1999 in Lobito, Angola
- Portugal
- Lobito
Jul 17, 2023 · Born on August 19, 1999, Florentino Luis, often referred to as simply Florentino, is a dynamic defensive midfielder, who first garnered attention while playing for SL Benfica’s youth academy in Portugal.
Jul 17, 2023 · A 23-year-old defensive midfielder, born in Angola, Luis certainly ticks a lot of boxes for what Liverpool are looking for to replace Fabinho.
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Florentino is one of the pearls Made in Caixa Futebol Campus that in recent years have emerged in the Benfica Academy. After two and a half seasons playing for the B team, the young midfielder was promoted to the first team to be one more option.
