Biography
Who is Francisco Trincão?
Early life and background
Francisco Trincão was born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. He began his football path with his hometown club, Vianense. During his youth, he also spent time at Porto and had two separate periods with Braga to finish his development.
He started playing for Braga B and eventually moved up to the first team. His first senior appearance occurred on April 2, 2016, when he played for the reserves in the Segunda Liga. He later secured his first senior goal on May 7, 2017, during a match against Porto B.
Club career highlights
Francisco made his first competitive appearance for the Braga first team in December 2018. During his time there, he won the 2019–20 Taça da Liga. In January 2020, he transferred to FC Barcelona for a fee of 31 million euros. While at Barcelona, he won the Copa del Rey and scored his first league goal against Real Betis in February 2021.
He spent time on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League before joining Sporting CP. At Sporting, he won two Primeira Liga titles and the 2024–25 Taça de Portugal. During the 2024–25 season, he recorded 14 assists and scored nine goals while playing in 34 matches. In July 2026, he signed a four-year contract with the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
International career
Francisco Trincão has represented Portugal at several youth levels. He was a member of the under-19 squad that won the 2018 European Championship. He finished that tournament as the joint top scorer with five goals. He also played in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland.
His senior international debut took place on September 5, 2020, in a match against Croatia. He was part of the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and was later selected for the 2026 World Cup. During the 2026 tournament, he played in a group stage match against Uzbekistan.
Playing style and physical profile
As a technical right winger, Francisco Trincão is known for his ball control and ability to move in tight spaces. He often moves centrally during matches to create space for his teammates. Although he is left-footed, he uses the outside of his foot to deliver crosses and passes.
He stands at 186 cm tall. He is an active player in pressing and transitions, using his movement to support the team defensively. His ability to win one-on-one situations makes him a consistent threat in wide areas of the pitch.
Birthday and age
Francisco Trincão was born on December 29, 1999, which makes Francisco 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Francisco shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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