"Returning to play for Sporting was a relief because I was a bit down in England. It was the best step"
Francisco Trincão, the 25-year-old Portuguese forward, has shared his football journey on the final episode of Geração 90’s second season. Hosted by Júlia Palha, the interview covers his rise from a local club in Viana do Castelo to playing alongside legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. His career has taken him from Portugal to Spain, England, and back again.
Born in December 1999 in Viana do Castelo, Trincão began playing football at home as a child. His mother soon enrolled him in Vianense, his hometown club, when he was just five years old. Later, he moved to SC Braga’s youth academy, where his talent started to stand out.
By 19, he was called up to Barcelona, marking the start of his professional career abroad. Over the following years, he played in Spain and England before returning to Portugal. Now, under coach Rúben Amorim at Sporting CP, he has found stability after a difficult period in England. Despite his young age, Trincão has already won two national championships. His career highlights include sharing a dressing room with two of football’s greatest players—Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Trincão’s story reflects a career built on early promise and high-profile moves. His return to Sporting CP has given him a fresh start in familiar surroundings. The interview on Geração 90 offers fans a closer look at his experiences across Europe’s top leagues.
