SL Benfica - Vangelis Pavlidis, #14
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Signed as a reinforcement in July 2024, the Thessaloniki-born striker arrived at the Estádio da Luz on a five-year contract from AZ Alkmaar for a reported fee of 18 million euros plus add-ons.
Pavlidis began his professional career in Germany with VfL Bochum in 2016, spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund II and then moved to the Netherlands with Willem II. His breakthrough came at AZ Alkmaar, where he scored prolifically and, in 2023/24, became the first player in Eredivisie history to score on each of the first nine matchdays on his way to sharing the competition's top scorer award with 29 goals.
He settled quickly in Lisbon, scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona in January 2025 and then striking three times at the Estádio do Dragão against FC Porto. In 2025/26 he was Benfica's top scorer, with 22 goals in the Primeira Liga and 30 across all competitions.
His honours at the club include the Taça da Liga and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
A full Greece international since 2019, he has passed 50 caps and famously scored twice in the historic Nations League victory away to England in October 2024.
Pavlidis began his professional career in Germany with VfL Bochum in 2016, spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund II and then moved to the Netherlands with Willem II. His breakthrough came at AZ Alkmaar, where he scored prolifically and, in 2023/24, became the first player in Eredivisie history to score on each of the first nine matchdays on his way to sharing the competition's top scorer award with 29 goals.
He settled quickly in Lisbon, scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Barcelona in January 2025 and then striking three times at the Estádio do Dragão against FC Porto. In 2025/26 he was Benfica's top scorer, with 22 goals in the Primeira Liga and 30 across all competitions.
His honours at the club include the Taça da Liga and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
A full Greece international since 2019, he has passed 50 caps and famously scored twice in the historic Nations League victory away to England in October 2024.
Statistics
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16 rated matches
6.8
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 4,086 | 57 | 46 | 11 | 30 | 12 | 5 | - | - |
 Liga Portugal Betclic | 2,384 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 19 | 7 | 3 | - | - |
 UEFA Champions League | 945 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
 FIFA Club World Cup | 364 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
 Taça de Portugal | 209 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
 Allianz Cup | 184 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 2025/26 | 4,612 | 53 | 48 | 5 | 30 | 5 | 3 | - | 6.4 |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 2,904 | 33 | 30 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 2 | - | 7.0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 1,216 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 5.7 |
| Taça de Portugal | 270 | 3 | 3 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | 5.5 |
| Allianz Cup | 132 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira | 90 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 460 | 6 | 6 | - | 10 | 2 | 1 | - | 7.9 |
 UEFA Europa League | 300 | 4 | 4 | - | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 7.8 |
| Liga Portugal Betclic | 160 | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 8.0 |
| Total | 9,158 | 116 | 100 | 16 | 70 | 19 | 9 | - | 6.8 |
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | AGF Aarhus | 3 - 1 | S 72' 76' |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0 - 7 | S 59' 60' |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Académico | 2 - 2 | S 100' |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 3 (1st Leg) | H | Heart of Midlothian | 6 - 1 | S 65' 67' |
30 JUL THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 2 (2nd Leg) | H | FC St. Gallen 1879 | 5 - 0 | S 77' 80' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Scored One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-off Round (1st Leg) | H | AGF Aarhus | 3 - 1 | 1 | 45+2' |
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0 - 7 | 3 | 47, 49, 54' |
9 AUG SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Académico | 2 - 2 | 1 | 10' |
6 AUG THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 3 (1st Leg) | H | Heart of Midlothian | 6 - 1 | 1 | 42' |
30 JUL THU 20:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 2 (2nd Leg) | H | FC St. Gallen 1879 | 5 - 0 | 4 | 11, 55, 65, 74' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Assisted on One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 AUG MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 2 | A | Casa Pia AC | 0 - 7 | 1 | 14' |
23 JUL THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 2 (1st Leg) | A | FC St. Gallen 1879 | 2 - 1 | 1 | 44' |
28 JAN WED 20:00 | UEFA Champions LeagueMatchday 8 | H | Real Madrid C.F. | 4 - 2 | 2 | 36, 53' |
28 DEC SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 16 | A | SC Braga | 2 - 2 | 1 | 53' |
9 NOV SUN 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 11 | H | Casa Pia AC | 2 - 2 | 1 | 17' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Been Booked
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 JUL THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 2 (1st Leg) | A | FC St. Gallen 1879 | 2 - 1 | 1 | 65' |
14 JAN WED 20:45 | Taça de PortugalQuarter-Final | A | FC Porto | 1 - 0 | 1 | 45+2' |
5 DEC FRI 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 13 | H | Sporting CP | 1 - 1 | 1 | 67' |
1 NOV SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 10 | A | Vitoria SC | 0 - 3 | 1 | 43' |
16 JUN MON 23:00 | FIFA Club World CupMatchday 1 | N | Boca Juniors | 2 - 2 | 1 | 83' |