Sporting CP, one of Portugal’s most prestigious football clubs, has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Known as the Lions, they compete fiercely in the Primeira Liga and have a reputation for developing young talent. With a blend of experienced players and promising youngsters, Sporting CP aims to reclaim its place at the top of Portuguese football. The club’s commitment to excellence is evident both on and off the pitch, making them a formidable opponent in every match. Sporting’s iconic green and white colors symbolize their resilience and ambition. Join us as we delve into the strengths and strategies of this iconic team.
Xtra rating
1989
Conservative: 1580
Rank club
16
Updated: 24 May 2026
Sporting CP Upcoming matches by league
Sporting CP Last matches by league
Taça de Portugal
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24 May 2026 - 16:15 Final
Sporting CP1 - 2Torreense
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22 April 2026 - 19:45 Semi-finals
FC Porto0 - 0Sporting CP
Estádio Do Dragão -
3 March 2026 - 20:45 Semi-finals
Sporting CP1 - 0FC Porto
Primeira Liga
UEFA Champions League
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15 April 2026 - 19:00 Quarter-finals
Arsenal0 - 0Sporting CP
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7 April 2026 - 19:00 Quarter-finals
Sporting CP0 - 1Arsenal
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17 March 2026 - 17:45 Round of 16
Sporting CP5 - 0Bodo/Glimt
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11 March 2026 - 20:00 Round of 16
Bodo/Glimt3 - 0Sporting CP
Taça da Liga
Friendlies Clubs
Sporting CP Team Roster
Sporting CP boasts a well-rounded squad with a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents. The midfield is particularly strong, featuring experienced names like M. Hjulmand and Pote, alongside promising talents such as Daniel Bragança and Geny Catamo. In defense, Eduardo Quaresma and Gonçalo Inácio lead a solid backline, complemented by the versatility of players like Ricardo Esgaio and Iván Fresneda. The attacking front showcases creativity and flair with players like V. Gyökeres and Trincão, who can change the game in an instant. The goalkeeping department is well-stocked, ensuring competition for places with Francisco Silva and Diogo Pinto. Overall, Sporting CP’s squad is equipped to challenge for titles, blending youth with experience to create a dynamic team capable of achieving great success.
position Goalkeeper
1
Rui Tiago Dantas da Silva
GK
Portugal
12
João Manuel Neves Virgínia
GK
Portugal
41
Diego Callai Silva
GK
Brazil
99
Francisco Diogo Pereira Silva
GK
Portugal
position Defender
6
Zeno Koen Debast
DEF
Belgium
13
Georgios Vagiannidis
DEF
Greece
22
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
DEF
Spain
25
Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio
DEF
Portugal
26
Ousmane Diomande
DEF
Côte d'Ivoire
45
David Miguel Madeira Moreira
DEF
Portugal
49
Rômulo Helberth Pereira Junior
DEF
Brazil
50
Rodrigo Miguel Amores Dias
DEF
Portugal
70
Salvador Blopa
DEF
Portugal
72
Eduardo Filipe Quaresma Vieira Coimbra Simões
DEF
Portugal
91
Ricardo Luís Chaby Mangas
DEF
Portugal
position Midfielder
5
Hidemasa Morita
MID
Japan
8
Pedro António Pereira Gonçalves
MID
Portugal
14
Giorgi Kochorashvili
MID
Georgia
23
Daniel Santos Bragança
MID
Portugal
42
Morten Blom Due Hjulmand
MID
Denmark
52
João Pedro Arnauth Barrocas Simões
MID
Portugal
73
Eduardo Manuel de Freitas Monteiro Ferreira F
MID
Portugal
position Attacker
7
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
FWD
Guinea-Bissau
10
Geny Cipriano Catamo
FWD
Mozambique
11
Nuno Miguel Gomes dos Santos
FWD
Portugal
15
Souleymane Faye
FWD
Senegal
17
Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão
FWD
Portugal
20
Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches
FWD
Uruguay
31
Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos
FWD
Brazil
58
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
FWD
France
78
Mauro Meireles Couto
FWD
Portugal
89
Fotis Ioannidis
FWD
Greece
90
Rafael Ferreira Nel
FWD
Portugal
97
Luis Javier Suárez Charris
FWD
Colombia
Last Sporting CP Coachs
Rui Manuel Gomes Borges
Portugal
Coach since
1 December 2024
Coach until
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Manuel Gomes Borges | Portugal | 1 December 2024 | |
| João Pedro da Silva Esmail Pereira | Portugal | 1 November 2024 | 1 December 2024 |
| Ruben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim | Portugal | 1 March 2020 | 1 November 2024 |
| Emanuel José Batista Ferro dos Santos | Portugal | 1 September 2019 | |
| Leonel Pontes da Encarnação | Portugal | 1 September 2019 | 1 September 2019 |
| Tiago Manuel Matos da Costa Fernandes | Portugal | 1 November 2018 | 1 November 2018 |
| Marcel Keizer | Netherlands | 1 November 2018 | 1 September 2019 |
| José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro | Portugal | 1 July 2018 | 1 November 2018 |
| Siniša Mihajlović | Croatia | 1 June 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus | Portugal | 1 July 2015 | 1 June 2018 |
| Marco Alexandre Saraiva da Silva | Portugal | 1 July 2014 | 1 July 2015 |
| José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim | Venezuela | 1 June 2013 | 1 May 2014 |
| Manuel Jesualdo Ferreira | Portugal | 1 January 2013 | 1 May 2013 |
| Franky Vercauteren | Belgium | 1 October 2012 | 1 January 2013 |
| Ricardo Manuel Andrade e Silva Sá Pinto | Portugal | 1 February 2012 | 1 October 2012 |
| Domingos José Paciência de Oliveira | Portugal | 1 July 2011 | 1 February 2012 |
| José Júlio de Carvalho Peyroteo Martins Couceiro | Portugal | 1 February 2011 | 1 June 2011 |
| Paulo Sérgio Bento Brito | Portugal | 1 May 2010 | 1 February 2011 |
| Carlos Augusto Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal | Portugal | 1 November 2009 | 1 June 2010 |
| Paulo Jorge Gomes Bento | Portugal | 1 October 2005 | 1 November 2009 |
| José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro | Portugal | 1 July 2004 | 1 October 2005 |
| Fernando Manuel Fernandes da Costa Santos | Portugal | 1 July 2003 | 1 June 2004 |
| Ladislau Iosif Bölöni | Romania | 1 July 2001 | 1 June 2003 |
| Augusto Soares Inácio | Portugal | 1 July 1999 | 1 December 2001 |
| Carlos Manuel Brito Leal de Queiroz | Mozambique | 1 July 1994 | 1 June 1996 |
Sporting CP Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biel |
Atletico-MG
|
Return from loan | 27 January 2026 |
| S. Faye |
Granada CF
|
Transfer | 20 January 2026 |
| Luis Guilherme |
West Ham
|
Transfer | 3 January 2026 |
| F. Ioannidis |
Panathinaikos
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| Ricardo Mangas |
Spartak Moscow
|
Transfer | 7 August 2025 |
| G. Vagiannidis |
Panathinaikos
|
Transfer | 6 August 2025 |
| L. Suárez |
Almeria
|
Transfer | 28 July 2025 |
| João Virgínia |
Everton
|
Free Transfer | 25 July 2025 |
| Rui Silva |
Real Betis
|
Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| G. Kochorashvili |
Levante
|
Transfer | 1 July 2025 |
| Diogo Travassos |
Estrela
|
1 July 2025 | |
| Lucas Filipa Silva Dias |
1º Dezembro
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| M. Tanlongo |
Pafos
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
| Samuel Justo |
Farense
|
N/A | 1 July 2025 |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro |
AVS
|
Back from Loan | 1 July 2025 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Grombahi |
Club Brugge II
|
- | 19 February 2026 |
| Matheus Reis |
CSKA Moscow
|
Free agent | 11 February 2026 |
| José Silva |
Arouca
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| Rafael Silva |
Farense
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| Alisson Santos |
Napoli
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| Biel |
Al Taawon
|
Loan | 28 January 2026 |
| J. St. Juste |
Feyenoord
|
Free agent | 21 January 2026 |
| Rodrigo Ribeiro |
FC Augsburg
|
Loan | 14 January 2026 |
| Ricardo Esgaio |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
Free Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| C. Harder |
RB Leipzig
|
Transfer | 1 September 2025 |
| Luís Maria Viegas Abreu Campos Gomes |
Estoril
|
Transfer | 31 August 2025 |
| Luís Maria Viegas Abreu Campos Gomes |
Estoril U23
|
Transfer | 30 August 2025 |
| Diogo Travassos |
Moreirense
|
Loan | 25 August 2025 |
| Henrique Arreiol |
Legia Warszawa
|
Free agent | 14 August 2025 |
| Adán |
Esteghlal FC
|
- | 5 August 2025 |
Leagues Sporting CP has participated in
Last matches statistics for Sporting CP
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Estrela
0 - 1
Sporting CP
11 April 2026
|
2 / 10 |
|
86 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
|
Arsenal
0 - 0
Sporting CP
15 April 2026
|
1 / 8 |
|
87 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
|
Sporting CP
1 - 2
Benfica
19 April 2026
|
6 / 19 |
|
85 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
|
FC Porto
0 - 0
Sporting CP
22 April 2026
|
1 / 3 |
|
82 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
|
AVS
1 - 1
Sporting CP
26 April 2026
|
8 / 20 |
|
87 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
|
Sporting CP
2 - 2
Tondela
29 April 2026
|
5 / 16 |
|
90 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
|
Sporting CP
5 - 1
Guimaraes
4 May 2026
|
10 / 14 |
|
86 | 7 | - | 5 |
|
Rio Ave
1 - 4
Sporting CP
11 May 2026
|
5 / 16 |
|
91 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
|
Sporting CP
3 - 0
GIL Vicente
16 May 2026
|
5 / 15 |
|
90 | 13 | - | 1 |
|
Sporting CP
1 - 2
Torreense
24 May 2026
|
7 / 33 |
|
89 | 16 | 3 1 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Sporting CP
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Sporting CP
Warnings Sporting CP
Passes Sporting CP
Goalkeeper saves Sporting CP
Latest start lineups Sporting CP (XI)
Sporting CP vs Torreense
Taça de Portugal 2025 - 1542722
24 May 2026
Sporting CP vs GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396542
16 May 2026
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396530
11 May 2026
Sporting CP vs Guimaraes
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396524
4 May 2026
Sporting CP vs Tondela
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396469
29 April 2026
AVS vs Sporting CP
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396507
26 April 2026
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt