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Xavi Benali
CF · Second Striker #29 On Loan Professional · 1st division

Xavi Benali

📍 Portugal · 🎂 18 yrs · 🛡️ FC Porto (Porto) · 🏆 Primeira Liga · 💶 €8.6M
Languages: Portuguese
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

FC Porto

Porto, Portugal

Primeira Liga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • AFC Ajax Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional
  • CR Flamengo Brazil · Brasileirão · Professional
  • 1. FC Union Berlin Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Xavi Benali is a right-footed second striker at FC Porto (Porto). Speaks Portuguese. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Link playClinical

Key attributes

Pace83
Shooting88
Passing87
Dribbling90
Defending63
Physical82

Player radar

Pace 83 Shooting 88 Passing 87 Dribbling 90 Defending 63 Physical 82

AI Profile Rating

87

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace83
Shooting88
Passing87
Dribbling90
Defending63
Physical82

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 901.91
Assists / 900.07
G+A29

📈 Market value trend

Now €8.6M
€3.1M 2021 €4.3M 2022 €5.5M 2023 €6.8M 2024 €8.6M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    FC Porto20 apps · 28 goals
  • 2023–24
    FC Porto II14 apps · 25 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€8.6m ↑ €1.74m
Foot
Right
Height
189 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 FC Porto II → FC Porto Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → FC Porto II €3.44m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 23, 2026

Full report
Performance score
91
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Strong recent output — goals and assists per 90 above average.
  • Standout attributes: Shooting, Passing.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Second Striker role (fit score 87).
  • Performance metrics exceed Second Striker average by 9 points overall.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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