SL Benfica - Franjo Ivanovic, #9
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Signed in July 2025 on a five-year contract, the Croatia international forward arrived at the Estádio da Luz after a breakout campaign in Belgium.
Born in Austria to Croatian parents, Ivanovic started out at SVg Mayrhofen before joining the academy of FC Augsburg in 2016, where he progressed to the reserve side. In 2023 he moved to Croatia with HNK Rijeka, and a year later signed for Union Saint-Gilloise, helping the Brussels club to the Belgian Pro League title in 2024/25 and establishing himself as one of the division's most effective centre-forwards.
The move to Benfica followed, and he opened his account for the Eagles in August 2025 in a UEFA Champions League qualifying tie against Nice, going on to be one of the squad's leading scorers in his debut season.
He made his senior debut for Croatia in March 2025 against France, having previously represented his country at youth level.
Born in Austria to Croatian parents, Ivanovic started out at SVg Mayrhofen before joining the academy of FC Augsburg in 2016, where he progressed to the reserve side. In 2023 he moved to Croatia with HNK Rijeka, and a year later signed for Union Saint-Gilloise, helping the Brussels club to the Belgian Pro League title in 2024/25 and establishing himself as one of the division's most effective centre-forwards.
The move to Benfica followed, and he opened his account for the Eagles in August 2025 in a UEFA Champions League qualifying tie against Nice, going on to be one of the squad's leading scorers in his debut season.
He made his senior debut for Croatia in March 2025 against France, having previously represented his country at youth level.
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11 rated matches
4.7
| By Season | Min | Apps | Start | Sub | Goals | Ast | YC | RC | Rtg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 1,636 | 42 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | 4.7 |
 Liga Portugal Betclic | 992 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | 4.5 |
 UEFA Champions League | 399 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | 6.0 |
 Taça de Portugal | 161 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4.7 |
 Allianz Cup | 84 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026/27 | 18 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
 UEFA Europa League | 18 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,654 | 43 | 15 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | 4.7 |
Latest Appearances
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23 JUL THU 19:00 | UEFA Europa LeagueQualifying Round 2 (1st Leg) | A | FC St.Gallen | 2 - 1 | 76' 18' |
11 MAY MON 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 33 | H | SC Braga | 2 - 2 | S 61' 65' |
2 MAY SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 32 | A | FC Famalicao | 2 - 2 | S 85' 89' |
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 31 | H | Moreirense FC | 4 - 1 | 75' 20' |
19 APR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 30 | A | Sporting CP | 1 - 2 | S 77' 81' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Scored One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Goal Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 APR SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 31 | H | Moreirense FC | 4 - 1 | 2 | 89, 90+1' |
14 MAR SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 26 | A | FC Arouca | 1 - 2 | 1 | 90+6' |
17 DEC WED 20:45 | Taça de PortugalRound of 16 | A | SC Farense | 0 - 2 | 1 | 56' |
25 OCT SAT 20:30 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 9 | H | FC Arouca | 5 - 0 | 1 | 90+2' |
20 SEP SAT 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 6 | A | AFS | 0 - 3 | 1 | 63' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Assisted on One or More Goals
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Assists | Assist Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 MAR SUN 18:00 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 25 | H | FC Porto | 2 - 2 | 1 | 88' |
Latest Matches Where the Player Has Been Booked
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Result | Yellow Cards | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21 NOV FRI 20:15 | Taça de Portugal4th Round | A | Atlético CP | 0 - 2 | 1 | 40' |
23 SEP TUE 20:15 | Liga Portugal BetclicMatchday 1 | H | Rio Ave FC | 1 - 1 | 1 | 10' |