Francisco Trincão
Forward at Sporting CP
Current Team: Sporting CP
📊 Season Summary
All competitions • Real data| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7.35 |
| 2026 | World Cup Qual. UEFA | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7.60 |
| 24/25 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 34 | 9 | 14 | 7.62 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Champions League | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7.08 |
| 2025 | Supertaça | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| 24/25 | Supertaça | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.50 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Nations League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.97 |
| 23/24 | Liga Portugal Betclic | - | 0 | 0 | - |
| 23/24 | UEFA Europa League | - | 0 | 0 | - |
📋 Match Log
Last 15 matches| Date | Competition | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.8 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 6.9 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | UEFA Champions League | 7.1 |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.2 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | Competition | 342030.0 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 8.0 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Taça de Portugal | 7.2 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 6.7 |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.2 |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 8.0 |
| Mar 23, 2025 | UEFA Nations League | 8.3 |
| Mar 29, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.0 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Taça de Portugal | 7.0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.9 |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Liga Portugal Betclic | 7.1 |
⚡ Player Characteristics
Strengths
📈 Career Totals
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📊 Season Statistics
Liga Portugal Betclic 25/26🏳️ International Career
📝 About Francisco Trincão
Francisco Trincão is a 26-year-old PT professional footballer who plays as a forward. Currently representing Sporting CP, Francisco Trincão stands at 184cm and is predominantly left-footed. With a market valuation of €36.0M, Francisco Trincão represents a highly valued player in today's transfer market.
Francisco Trincão's professional career began at their academy. Over their career, Francisco Trincão has made 9 transfers. The most recent move saw Francisco Trincão join Sporting CP in 2023 for €7.0M.
This season, Francisco Trincão has contributed 4 goals and 6 assists in 17 appearances. Accumulating 1484 minutes, averaging 87 per game.
On the international stage, Francisco Trincão represents Portugal with 11 caps and 2 goals. International debut came in 2020.
Expert Tactical Profile
KickAI Scouting Analysis
This tactical analysis and scouting report on Francisco Trincão has been compiled by the KickAI Analytics Team. Our assessment covers Francisco Trincão's role as a forward at Sporting CP, examining their PT playing style, statistical performance, tactical contributions, and future potential. Data is updated after every matchday.
Player Archetype
Francisco Trincão profiles as a penalty box predator with elite positioning and finishing instincts. Elite qualities include attribute 25 and attribute 26, which make them a threat in various scenarios. At 26, Francisco Trincão is entering their prime years.
Formation Fit
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✅ Key Strengths
- attribute 25
- attribute 26
- ball control
⚠️ Development Areas
- No significant weaknesses identified
**Playing Style**: Francisco Trincão fits the profile of a modern Poacher – a penalty box predator with elite positioning and finishing instincts.
✨ What Makes Them Special
What sets Francisco Trincão apart from other forwards? It's the combination of attribute 25, attribute 26, ball control that creates a unique profile. This season's 7.4 average rating proves these qualities are translating to consistent performances.
🔄 Career Turning Point
🔮 Future Outlook
📊 Liga Portugal 25/26 Analysis
In the current season, Francisco Trincão has made 17 appearances in their competition, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists. With an average rating of 7.35, Francisco Trincão has been excellent. Accumulating 1484 minutes, Francisco Trincão averages 87 minutes per game.
🔥 Recent Form
Over the last 5 matches, Francisco Trincão has maintained exceptional form with an average rating of 68411.80. Performance ratings ranged from 6.9 to 342030.0, demonstrating fluctuating form.
📈 Form Guide (Last 15 Matches)
📊 Performance Statistics
How Francisco Trincão compares to league average this season
Yellow line = league average. Green = above average performance.
🩺 Player Status & Availability
Available
No reported injuries
Under Contract
Current club: Sporting CP
No Active Rumors
Last updated: 1/13/2026
€36.0M
SofaScore estimate
💹 Career Value Trajectory
Transfer fee history and market value trend
Showing 8 of 9 transfers
🔥 Recent Performance (12 Months)
Avg Rating: NaNShowing last 15 matches. Based on SofaScore statistical ratings.
💰 Transfer History
9 transfersTransfer Fee Progression
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2023 | Barcelona | Sporting CP | 7M € |
| 6/30/2023 | Sporting CP | Barcelona | - |
| 7/13/2022 | Barcelona | Sporting CP | - |
| 6/30/2022 | Wolverhampton | Barcelona | - |
| 7/4/2021 | Barcelona | Wolverhampton | - |
| 8/3/2020 | Sporting Braga | Barcelona | 30.9M € |
| 7/1/2018 | SC Braga B | Sporting Braga | - |
| 2/1/2016 | SC Braga U19 | SC Braga B | - |
| 7/1/2010 | FC Porto Youth | Vianense For. | Unknown |
📅 Career Progression & Journey
Francisco Trincão's professional football journey began at a local academy, where the foundations of their career were established. Like many successful footballers, Francisco Trincão developed their skills through dedicated training and competitive youth football before breaking into senior football.
The career path of Francisco Trincão has taken them through 6 different clubs, each phase contributing to their development as a professional footballer. The most significant transfer came when Francisco Trincão moved from Sporting Braga to Barcelona for €30.9M, marking a pivotal moment in their career trajectory.
Currently, Francisco Trincão represents Sporting CP, the latest chapter in an evolving career. Having joined in 2023, Francisco Trincão continues to develop and contribute to their team's objectives. The experience gained across different clubs and competitions has shaped Francisco Trincão into the player they are today.
📈 Performance Analysis & Context
When evaluating Francisco Trincão's performance in context, their average rating of 7.35 positions them among above-average performers for their position. With 10 direct goal contributions (4 goals, 6 assists) in 17 appearances, Francisco Trincão averages 0.59 goal contributions per match. Averaging 87 minutes per appearance indicates regular starting status and coach confidence. For a forward at this level of competition, these statistics provide insight into Francisco Trincão's impact and role within their team's tactical setup.
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📋 Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Francisco Trincão
- Nationality
- PT
- Age
- 26 years
- Height
- 184 cm
- Position
- Forward
- Foot
- Left
- Shirt
- #17