Founded in 1921, SC Braga is a prominent Portuguese club rooted in the Minho city of Braga. The Arsenalistas are recognised for their red-and-white identity and for playing at Estádio Municipal de Braga, the celebrated quarry stadium designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura. Their profile combines regional heritage, a sustained Primeira Liga presence, European involvement and distinctive modern infrastructure. These features frame the club’s contemporary sporting identity.
SC Braga Upcoming matches by league
Primeira Liga
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- Regular Season - 7
Santa Clara
SC Braga
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- Regular Season - 8
SC BragaNo H2HSporting CP
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- Regular Season - 9
NacionalNo H2HSC Braga
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- Regular Season - 10
SC BragaNo H2HFamalicao
UEFA Europa Conference League
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- League Stage - 1
FC CopenhagenNo H2HSC Braga
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- League Stage - 2
SC BragaNo H2HGent
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- League Stage - 3
AarhusNo H2HSC Braga
Taça da Liga
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- Quarter-finals
SC BragaNo H2HFamalicao
SC Braga Last matches by league
Primeira Liga
UEFA Europa Conference League
Taça da Liga
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Europa League
Taça de Portugal
SC Braga Team Roster
SC Braga’s recorded squad contains 30 players: six attackers, ten defenders, three goalkeepers and eleven midfielders. The group combines prominent attacking names such as Ricardo Horta, Fran Navarro, J. Wind and Pau Victor with defensive options including A. Barišić, B. Arrey-Mbi, S. Niakaté and Víctor Gómez. Goalkeeping is represented by Tiago Sá, Bernardo Fontes and João Carvalho. Midfield variety includes Vitor Carvalho, Jean-Baptiste Gorby, Gabri Martínez, João Moutinho and E. Tıknaz. The positional balance reflects the latest recorded roster, rather than a prediction of matchday selection.
position Goalkeeper
Tiago Magalhães de Sá
Bernardo Caltabiano Parise Fontes
João Gonçalo Carapinha Carvalho
position Defender
Sikou Niakaté
Vitor Carvalho Vieira
Diogo Martins Travassos
Gustaf Johan Lagerbielke
Sergio Barcia Laranxeira
Bright Akwo Arrey-Mbi
Adrian Leon Barišić
Adrian Bajrami
Jónatas Xavier Zamith Oliveira Noro
A. Sousa
position Midfielder
Víctor Gómez Perea
João Filipe Iria Santos Moutinho
Tomás Noël Marqués Morera
S. Sodikov
Denis Huseinbašić
Jean-Baptiste Gorby
Demir Ege Tıknaz
Gabriel Martínez Aguilera
J. Trovisco
Luisinho
A. Gil
position Attacker
Francisco José Navarro Aliaga
Pau Victor Delgado
Gabriel Silva Vieira
Jovan Milošević
Jonas Older Wind
Maho Yepie Dorgeles Guy-Mario Bocha
Ricardo Jorge da Luz Horta
Diego Henrique Oliveira Rodrigues
Last SC Braga Coachs
Carlos Vicens is the recorded head coach of SC Braga, having begun the role on July 1, 2025. The Spanish coach is the latest appointment in the club’s coaching timeline. His tenure follows Carlos Carvalhal, who was recorded from August 2024 until May 2025, and Daniel Sousa, whose spell ran from May to August 2024. Rui Duarte served between April and May 2024, while Artur Jorge’s earlier period lasted from June 2022 to April 2024. The sequence shows several changes in the dugout across the recent recorded cycle.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | |||
| Carlos Augusto Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal | Portugal | 1 August 2024 | 1 May 2025 |
| Pedro Daniel da Cunha Pereira de Sousa | Portugal | 1 May 2024 | 1 August 2024 |
| Rui Pedro Viegas Silva Gomes Duarte | Portugal | 1 April 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| Artur Jorge Torres Gomes Araújo Amorim | Portugal | 1 June 2022 | 1 April 2024 |
| Carlos Augusto Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal | Portugal | 1 August 2020 | 1 May 2022 |
| Artur Jorge Torres Gomes Araújo Amorim | Portugal | 1 July 2020 | 1 August 2020 |
| Custódio Miguel Dias de Castro | Portugal | 1 March 2020 | 1 June 2020 |
| Micael Martins Sequeira | Portugal | 1 January 2020 | 1 June 2020 |
| Ruben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim | Portugal | 1 December 2019 | 1 March 2020 |
| Ricardo Manuel Andrade e Silva Sá Pinto | Portugal | 1 July 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira | Portugal | 1 April 2017 | 1 July 2019 |
| António Jorge Rocha Simão | Portugal | 1 December 2016 | 1 April 2017 |
| Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira | Portugal | 1 December 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro | Portugal | 1 June 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Paulo Alexandre Rodrigues Fonseca | Mozambique | 1 July 2015 | 1 May 2016 |
| Sérgio Paulo Marceneiro da Conceição | Portugal | 1 July 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
| Jorge Manuel da Silva Paixão dos Santos | Portugal | 1 February 2014 | 1 May 2014 |
| Manuel Jesualdo Ferreira | Portugal | 1 June 2013 | 1 February 2014 |
| José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro | Portugal | 1 June 2012 | 1 May 2013 |
| José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim | Venezuela | 1 July 2011 | 1 May 2012 |
| Domingos José Paciência de Oliveira | Portugal | 1 June 2009 | 1 June 2011 |
| Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus | Portugal | 1 July 2008 | 1 June 2009 |
SC Braga Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixture of free-agent additions, permanent transfers, a loan and several returns from loan. J. Wind and D. Huseinbašić joined from VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Köln as free agents, while Bernardo Fontes, Gabriel Silva, Diogo Travassos, Sergio Barcia, A. Barišić and A. Bajrami arrived from Tondela, Santa Clara, Sporting CP, Legia Warszawa, FC Basel 1893 and FC Luzern through recorded transfers. M. Zalazar arrived from FC Schalke 04 on loan in February, and E. Tıknaz joined from Beşiktaş in January. The June 2026 entries also include returns from loan, including André Horta and Ismaël Gharbi. These arrivals describe recent activity rather than the club’s full recruitment history.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Marqués |
Barcelona
|
Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| Tomás Marqués |
Barcelona
|
Transfer | 19 August 2026 |
| J. Milošević |
VfB Stuttgart
|
Transfer | 18 August 2026 |
| S. Sodikov |
Andijan
|
Free agent | 2 August 2026 |
| A. Bajrami |
FC Luzern
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Barišić |
FC Basel 1893
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Sergio Barcia |
Legia Warszawa
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Diogo Travassos |
Sporting CP
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Gabriel Silva |
Santa Clara
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Bernardo Fontes |
Tondela
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Huseinbašić |
1. FC Köln
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Wind |
VfL Wolfsburg
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Francisco Chissumba |
Alverca
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| André Horta |
Almeria
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Ismaël Gharbi |
FC Augsburg
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The recorded departures include free-agent exits, transfers, loans and returns to parent clubs. F. Grillitsch left for Frosinone, Yanis da Rocha for Portimonense and Paulo Oliveira for Al-Fayha as free agents. L. Horníček moved to Newcastle, while S. Merheg, André Horta, El Hadji Djibril Soumaré and R. Zalazar were recorded as transfers to Alverca, Almeria, Stoke City and Sporting CP. Loans sent Sandro Vidigal to AS Eupen, Ismaël Gharbi to Leganes and A. El Ouazzani to Angers. Returns from loan included M. Zalazar, A. Barišić and Gabriel Moscardo. These departures describe recent activity rather than the club’s full departure history.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo Lelo |
Almeria
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| João Marques |
Torreense
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Yanis da Rocha |
Portimonense
|
Free agent | 11 August 2026 |
| F. Grillitsch |
Frosinone
|
Free agent | 11 August 2026 |
| Yanis da Rocha |
Portimonense
|
Free agent | 10 August 2026 |
| Yan Said |
Səbail
|
Free agent | 8 August 2026 |
| Yan Said |
Səbail
|
Free agent | 7 August 2026 |
| Paulo Oliveira |
Al-Fayha
|
Free agent | 7 August 2026 |
| L. Horníček |
Newcastle
|
Transfer | 2 August 2026 |
| Sandro Vidigal |
AS Eupen
|
Loan | 23 July 2026 |
| João Vasconcelos |
Santa Clara
|
Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| Ismaël Gharbi |
Leganes
|
Loan | 22 July 2026 |
FK Liepaja
|
- | 20 July 2026 | |
|
FK Liepaja
|
- | 19 July 2026 | |
| A. El Ouazzani |
Angers
|
Loan | 19 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recent movement record points to a busy squad transition before the 2026-27 cycle, with activity on both sides of the register. Arrivals include two free agents, multiple recorded transfers, one loan and a substantial group returning from temporary spells elsewhere. Departures combine free-agent exits with permanent moves, loans and players returning to their parent clubs. The named arrivals add J. Wind, D. Huseinbašić, Gabriel Silva, Diogo Travassos and others to the latest squad, while the departures include Paulo Oliveira, L. Horníček, André Horta and R. Zalazar. The overlap between incoming and outgoing names in loan-related entries illustrates that squad status can change through temporary assignments as well as permanent moves. Because the recent movement record does not cover every transaction and contains no recorded amounts, it supports a directional description of change rather than a complete balance, valuation or assessment of recruitment policy. The roster reflects both fresh additions and continuing player circulation.
Leagues SC Braga has participated in
SC Braga’s recorded competition profile is led by the Primeira Liga, with participation recorded from 2010 through 2025. The club also has recent recorded entries in the Taça de Portugal, Taça da Liga, UEFA Europa League and club friendlies, each extending to 2025. The UEFA Champions League is recorded from 2012 to 2023 and is therefore presented as historical in this profile. UEFA Europa Conference League participation is recorded only for 2022, while the Super Cup extends through 2021. The pattern reflects sustained domestic involvement and a regular recent European presence, alongside earlier appearances in other UEFA and cup competitions.
More about SC Braga
Founded in 1921, SC Braga is a major football institution associated with Braga and the wider Minho region of Portugal. Officially Sporting Clube de Braga, the club is commonly known as SC Braga or Braga and has built a position as the country’s established challenger to Benfica, Porto and Sporting CP. That standing is reflected in the Arsenalistas nickname, a reference to the club’s red-and-white visual identity and its historical connection with Arsenal-inspired colours. The alternative name Os Arcebispos echoes Braga’s long religious and ecclesiastical tradition.
The club’s home, Estádio Municipal de Braga, is one of European football’s most distinctive grounds. Designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, it was carved into the Monte do Castro quarry and is framed by a granite rock face behind one goal, with two principal lateral stands. The setting gives Braga a venue that is both functional and strongly tied to the city’s landscape.
Braga’s competitive ecosystem is anchored by the Primeira Liga and strengthened by recurring UEFA involvement. The club reached the UEFA Europa League final in 2011 and has also recorded Champions League participation, while domestic cup football remains part of its long-term profile. Its principal regional rivalry is with Vitória de Guimarães in the Dérbi do Minho, linking sporting competition to northern Portuguese identity.
The club operates through a Sociedade Anónima Desportiva structure, commonly abbreviated to SAD, within a governance model that combines club membership traditions with external investment. Its modern Cidade Desportiva supports training and development, complementing a recruitment culture associated with technical players, international scouting and a pathway for emerging talent. Together, the stadium, regional roots, red-and-white symbols and sustained top-level presence define SC Braga as a distinctive force beyond Portugal’s traditional Big Three.
Last matches statistics for SC Braga
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SC Braga
4 - 0
Železničar Pančevo
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
SC Braga
1 - 0
Dinamo Minsk
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3 / 0 |
|
0% | 9 | - | |
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Moreirense
2 - 2
SC Braga
|
4 / 12 |
|
84 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
|
Dinamo Minsk
0 - 0
SC Braga
|
5 / 0 |
|
0% | 10 | 2 | |
|
SC Braga
2 - 0
Austria Vienna
|
5 / 14 |
|
86 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
|
Austria Vienna
0 - 0
SC Braga
|
4 / 9 |
|
84 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
|
SC Braga
1 - 0
Guimaraes
|
4 / 9 |
|
81 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
|
Alverca
1 - 2
SC Braga
|
6 / 16 |
|
0% | 15 | 4 | 1 |
|
Estrela
2 - 1
SC Braga
|
4 / 9 |
|
0% | 14 | 1 | 3 |
|
SC Braga
1 - 0
Estoril
|
7 / 20 |
|
0% | 9 | - | 1 |
Detailed statistics SC Braga
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Last rating points (most recent matches).