
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.
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
Rui Tiago Dantas da Silva
João Manuel Neves Virgínia
Diego Callai Silva
Francisco Diogo Pereira Silva
position Defender
Zeno Koen Debast
Georgios Vagiannidis
Iván Fresneda Corraliza
Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio
Ousmane Diomande
David Miguel Madeira Moreira
Rômulo Helberth Pereira Junior
Rodrigo Miguel Amores Dias
Salvador Blopa
Eduardo Filipe Quaresma Vieira Coimbra Simões
Ricardo Luís Chaby Mangas
position Midfielder
Hidemasa Morita
Pedro António Pereira Gonçalves
Giorgi Kochorashvili
Daniel Santos Bragança
Morten Blom Due Hjulmand
João Pedro Arnauth Barrocas Simões
Eduardo Manuel de Freitas Monteiro Ferreira F
position Attacker
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
Geny Cipriano Catamo
Nuno Miguel Gomes dos Santos
Souleymane Faye
Francisco António Machado Mota de Castro Trincão
Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches
Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos
Flávio Ferreira Gonçalves
Mauro Meireles Couto
Fotis Ioannidis
Rafael Ferreira Nel
Luis Javier Suárez Charris
Last Sporting CP Coachs
Rui Manuel Gomes Borges
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
Sporting CP vs GIL Vicente
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396542
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396530
Sporting CP vs Guimaraes
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396524
Sporting CP vs Tondela
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396469
AVS vs Sporting CP
Primeira Liga 2025 - 1396507
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