Diogo André Santos Nascimento

Diogo Nascimento, whose full name is Diogo André Santos Nascimento, is a Portuguese midfielder born in Leiria on 2 November 2002. He began his development at Sporting CP, moved to CF Os Belenenses, and joined Benfica’s academy in 2014. At Benfica, Nascimento progressed through the youth ranks and was part of the squads that won the UEFA Youth League in 2021/22 and the FIFA U20 Intercontinental Cup in 2022. He moved into senior football with FC Vizela in 2023, establishing himself as a regular midfielder across two seasons. The available record also places him in Portugal’s youth setup from under-18 through under-21 level. Diogo Nascimento is currently associated with Rio Ave, continuing a career shaped by academy development, senior experience and international age-group football.