Born on 16 February 2000 in Portugal, the player commonly referred to as 'Duk' Henriques Barros Lopes has created a veritable name for himself in the world of football. Currently aged 25, the forward primarily functions as a left winger for his Spanish team Leganes, displaying his prowess on the pitch under the number 18 jersey. With a height standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and a trim weight of 12st 12lb (82kg), Duk possesses an impressive physical presence on the field.
As it currently stands, Duk's market value lies at approximately £1m, a figure quoted by the reputable source, Transfermarkt. The player's contractual obligation to Leganes will expire on 30 June 2025, given that there are only two months remaining in his current contract term.
Bringing it back to the roots of his career, Duk embarked on his journey in professional football in July 2017, joining as a trainee for Portugal's Benfica B in the Liga Portugal 2. This opportunity gave him the foundation needed to develop his skills and prepped him for what would soon be his large-scale introduction into the realm of international football.
In July 2022, Duk was headhunted by Aberdeen from the Premiership in Scotland, creating quite the splash in both the player's career and the Scottish football scene. The transfer fee for the promising player amounted to around £400k. His debut season (2022 - 2023) with Aberdeen showed immense promise as he made 37 appearances for the team, bagging 16 goals in the process. Following into the 2023 - 2024 season, Duk made 34 first team appearances and netted four goals. Up until his subsequent transfer, Duk had made 19 first team appearances in the 2024 - 2025 season.
Duk's performance and potential did not go unnoticed, catching the attention of the Spanish side Leganes from the LaLiga. The transfer in February 2025 saw Duk making an impressive leap, both in terms of geographical location and challenge, with a transfer fee of around £600k. So far, he has made ten first team appearances in league matches for his new team in the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season.
