André Horta
Portuguese association football player
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| Intro | Portuguese association football player | ||||
| Places | Portugal | ||||
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | ||||
| Work field | Sports | ||||
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| Birth | 7 November 1996, Almada, Setúbal District, Portugal | ||||
| Age | 28 years | ||||
| Star sign | Scorpio | ||||
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Biography
André Filipe Luz Horta (born 7 November 1996) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Benfica as a midfielder.
Club career
Vitória Setúbal
Born in Almada, Setúbal District, Horta spent eight years in S.L. Benfica's youth system, joining local Vitória F.C. at the age of 15. In late 2014, whilst still a junior, he was promoted to the first team by manager Domingos Paciência.
On 12 December 2014, Horta made his first-team and Primeira Liga debut, playing the second 45 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against Boavista FC. He finished his first full season with 32 games – 21 starts – and two goals, helping his team narrowly avoid relegation.
Benfica
On 1 June 2016, Horta signed a five-year contract with defending champions Benfica. He made his competitive debut on 7 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 success over S.C. Braga for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.
Personal life
Horta's older brother, Ricardo, is also a footballer. He also represented Vitória Setúbal.
Honours
- Benfica
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016
- André Horta profile at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 October 2016.