SL Benfica - Henrique Araújo, #39
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Born in Funchal, Henrique Araújo took his first steps in football at local Madeira side Andorinha before joining Marítimo's academy, and at 16 he was signed by Benfica following a trial period that took him to the club's academy on the outskirts of Lisbon.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
The centre-forward announced himself with a hat-trick in the 2021/22 UEFA Youth League final, a 6-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg that crowned Benfica champions of Europe at youth level. He had already made his first-team debut in February 2022, and later signed a contract extension carrying a 100 million euro release clause.
Seeking regular minutes, Araújo spent successive loan spells at Watford in England and then at Famalicão and Arouca in the Primeira Liga, before returning to the Benfica squad.
His honours include the UEFA Youth League, the Primeira Liga title and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. A prolific youth international, he has represented Portugal at every level up to the Under-21s, where he has been among the side's leading scorers.
Average Fan Rating
3 rated matches
3.4
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 171 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
 Portugal League bwin | 157 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
 Allianz Cup | 14 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022/23 | 303 | 14 | - | 14 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
 Portugal League bwin | 94 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
 UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 120 | 4 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
 Allianz Cup | 39 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Portuguese Cup Placard | 38 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 12 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2025/26 | 127 | 11 | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 3.4 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 44 | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 3.2 |
| UEFA Champions League | 24 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 32 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup Betano | 12 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 15 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4.0 |
| Total | 601 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | - | - | 3.4 |
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese League | 3 | 15 | 3 | - | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 9 | 2 | - | - | - |
| League Cup | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Portuguese Cup | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Career | - | 31 | 5 | - | - | - |
Market Value
€2.5M €5M
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 NOV FRI 20:30 | Portuguese Cup Generali TranquilidadeFourth Round | A | 0-2 | →78' | 15' | ||
9 NOV SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 11 | H | 2-2 | →90+4' | 5' | ||
1 NOV SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 10 | A | 0-3 | →90' | 5' | ||
30 SEP TUE 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 2 | A | 1-0 | →89' | 7' | ||
23 SEP TUE 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 1 | H | 1-1 | →90+3' | 7' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 NOV WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 6 | A | 1-6 | 1 | 88' | |
9 AUG TUE 18:45 | UEFA Champions League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (2nd Leg) | A | 1-3 | 1 | 56' | |
13 MAY FRI 20:15 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 34 | A | 0-2 | 2 | 4, 44' | |
11 MAR FRI 20:15 | Portugal League bwinMatchday 26 | H | 1-1 | 1 | 75' |
