In a strategic move ahead of the January 2026 transfer window, Benfica have secured the services of promising Amadora right-back Sidny Cabral. The 23-year-old Cape Verdean-Dutch defender, born in Rotterdam, will join the Eagles for a reported fee of €6 million with a further €2.5 million in add-ons. Amadora retains 10% of the player rights in a future sale.This acquisition underlines Benfica’s ambition to strengthen their backline during a competitive season in the Portuguese league. Cabral’s journey to fame is inspiring. He started his career in the Netherlands and honed his skills before moving to Germany with clubs such as Rot-Weiss Essen and Viktoria Köln before moving to Amadora as a free agent last summer.
Cabral has shown his versatility at Amadora, combining defensive soundness with attacking flair. He has scored five goals and provided three assists in all competitions in 16 appearances and 1,357 minutes. He was able to achieve this while sitting at the bottom of the table club, which makes his achievements that much more impressive.
Benfica’s interest stems from Cabral’s ability to provide depth and competition at right-back, especially when injuries and poor performances plague the squad. This signing could be a game changer for Benfica’s title aspirations and European campaigns.
As Cabral wears the red and white jersey in January, expect him to inject new vigor into the team. Welcome to Lisbon, Sidny, I hope the future looks bright
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