SL Benfica - Andreas Schjelderup, #21
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Benfica won the race for one of Scandinavia's brightest talents in January 2023, signing Andreas Schjelderup from FC Nordsjælland on a five-year contract.
Born in Bodø, the Norwegian took his first steps at Bodø/Glimt before moving to Denmark in 2020, where he became one of the youngest players to appear in the Superliga and Nordsjælland's youngest ever goalscorer. After a demanding first months in Lisbon he returned to Nordsjælland on loan in 2023/24 and was voted the club's Player of the Year, coming back to the Estádio da Luz a more complete footballer.
The left winger broke through for the Eagles in 2024/25, scoring his first goal against Rio Ave and winning the Taça da Liga, and in the summer of 2025 he scored in the memorable FIFA Club World Cup victory over Bayern Munich. The 2025/26 campaign was his most productive in a Benfica shirt, with double figures for goals across all competitions.
A Norway senior international since June 2024, he starred at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the quarter-final against England.
Born in Bodø, the Norwegian took his first steps at Bodø/Glimt before moving to Denmark in 2020, where he became one of the youngest players to appear in the Superliga and Nordsjælland's youngest ever goalscorer. After a demanding first months in Lisbon he returned to Nordsjælland on loan in 2023/24 and was voted the club's Player of the Year, coming back to the Estádio da Luz a more complete footballer.
The left winger broke through for the Eagles in 2024/25, scoring his first goal against Rio Ave and winning the Taça da Liga, and in the summer of 2025 he scored in the memorable FIFA Club World Cup victory over Bayern Munich. The 2025/26 campaign was his most productive in a Benfica shirt, with double figures for goals across all competitions.
A Norway senior international since June 2024, he starred at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the quarter-final against England.
Average Fan Rating
12 rated matches
6.1
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 13 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Portugal League bwin | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
 UEFA Champions League | 7 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023/24 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 1,721 | 40 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 7 | - | - | - |
 Portugal League Betclic | 616 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
 Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 388 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 439 | 7 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
 Allianz Cup | 130 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 148 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2025/26 | 2,752 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | - | 6.0 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 1,872 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | - | 6.3 |
| UEFA Champions League | 451 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 5.0 |
| Portuguese Cup Generali Tranquilidade | 206 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5.3 |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 155 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 8.0 |
 Allianz Cup | 68 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 513 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6.3 |
 Portugal League Betclic | 318 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 6.0 |
 UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 180 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6.5 |
| UEFA Europa League | 15 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 5,004 | 99 | 48 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 3 | - | 6.1 |
| By Competition | Seasons | Apps | Goals | Ast | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese League | 4 | 56 | 9 | 11 | 2 | - |
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Portuguese Cup | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| League Cup | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Career | - | 99 | 17 | 17 | 3 | - |
Market Value
€6.4M €40M
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 SEP SUN 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 7 | A | 3-1 | →74' | 21' | ||
16 SEP WED 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueMatchday 1 | A | 0-2 | →80' | 15' | ||
13 SEP SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 6 | H | 3-1 | XI←72' | 74' | ||
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | XI | 94' | ||
5 SEP SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 5 | A | 0-3 | →61' | 32' | ||
Latest Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | 1 | 55' | |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | 1 | 90+4' | |
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 32 | A | 2-2 | 1 | 12' | |
19 APR SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 30 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 25' | |
12 APR SUN 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 29 | H | 2-0 | 1 | 3' |
Latest Assists
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 SEP WED 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 3 | A | 0-4 | 2 | 59, 72' | |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | H | 6-1 | 1 | 87' | |
16 MAY SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 34 | A | 1-3 | 1 | 7' | |
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 32 | A | 2-2 | 1 | 19' | |
6 APR MON 20:45 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 28 | A | 1-1 | 1 | 68' |
Latest Bookings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 MAR MON 20:15 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 24 | A | 1-2 | 1 | 76' | |
17 JAN SAT 20:30 | Portugal League BetclicMatchday 18 | A | 0-2 | 1 | 59' | |
6 AUG WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions League QualifyingThird Qualifying Round (1st Leg) | A | 0-2 | 1 | 33' |
