Following the news Dario Essugo has signed for Chelsea from Sporting Lisbon, we provide you with the background information on the highly-rated midfielder…
Dario Essugo was born in March 2005, meaning he turned 20 earlier this year.
Where is Dario Essugo from?
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Dario Essugo was born in Odivelas, a suburb of Lisbon, Portugal. He has Angolan ancestry in his family.
Dario is predominately a holding midfielder, but can operate as a more conventional No.8, too.
What international recognition has Dario Essugo received?
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Essugo has been capped at every youth level for Portugal from U15s to U21s.
What European experience does Dario Essugo have?
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Essugo has played for Sporting in the Champions League, the Europa League and the UEFA Youth League.
Essugo became Sporting’s youngest ever player in 2021, when, aged 16 years and six days, he took to the field against Vitoria.
Later that year, he broke Luis Figo’s record as the youngest starter for Sporting, aged 16 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Who else has Dario Essugo played for?
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Essugo spent the second half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Primeira Liga side Chaves, for whom he made 14 appearances.
The midfielder has also spent time on loan in Spain at Las Palmas, enjoying the season just gone in La Liga.
He has worn the No.14 shirt at Sporting and Chaves, but he had 29 on his back during his loan with Las Palmas.
How long is Dario Essugo’s contract at Chelsea?
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Essugo has committed his long-term future to Chelsea. He has signed a contract until 2033.