17-Year-Old Joins Benfica's Captaincy Group

Benfica has announced its captaincy group for the current season. Pauleta retains her position at the top of the hierarchy, followed by Lúcia Alves, Catarina Amado, and, notably, Carolina Tristão, who is the newest addition to the leadership team.

The 17-year-old midfielder ascends the ranks in her second season with the senior squad. Tristão, who recently extended her contract with Benfica until 2029, made her debut in the Super Cup against Torreense on September 7, 2025, at just 16 years old, marking the first of her 23 appearances under coach Ivan Baptista.

The young Portuguese central midfielder is set to represent the national team in the U-20 World Cup, which kicks off today in Poland. However, Tristão will only join Marisa Gomes' squad after the Eagles' Super Cup clash against FC Porto on Sunday. Portugal's tournament opener is scheduled for Monday against North Korea.

Ivan Baptista has named a 20-player squad for the Super Cup encounter against FC Porto. The Benfica coach has called up three new signings (Anna Csiki, Blessing Demehin, and Froya Dorsin) and three promising academy talents yet to debut for the senior team (16-year-olds Ariana Schafer and Matilde Matos, and 17-year-old Madalena Loução).

Andreia Norton also returns to the squad after a challenging year. The Portuguese international did not feature in any official matches last season due to a severe right knee injury sustained in August 2025.