Diogo André Santos Nascimento (born 2 November 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave, on loan from Olympiacos.
Club career Having played for both Sporting CP and Belenenses, Nascimento joined Benfica in 2014. He signed his first professional contract in July 2021.
In June 2023, Nascimento signed a two-year contract with Primeira Liga club Vizela. On 23 January 2024, after having made 22 appearances in all competitions for the main team, he signed a contract extension until June 2027.
International career Nascimento has represented Portugal at youth international level.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBenfica B2021–22Liga Portugal 230————302022–23Liga Portugal 240————40Total70————70Vizela2023–24Primeira Liga3404010——3902024–25Liga Portugal 235110———361Total6915010——751Olympiacos2025–26Super League Greece17140—2010241Career total932901020101062
Honours Benfica Youth Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022 Olympiacos Greek Super Cup: 2025 Individual Liga Portugal 2 Player of the Month: January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025 Liga Portugal 2 Midfielder of the Month: January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025 Liga Portugal 2 Player of the Season: 2024–25 Liga Portugal 2 Team of the Season: 2024–25 Liga Portugal 2 Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
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