Born on 29th December 1999, Francisco Trincão hails from Portugal and is renowned as a forward, primarily serving as a left winger for Sporting CP. Standing at a height of 6ft (1.84m), he weighs in at 11st 6lb (73kg). Currently donning a number 17 jersey, 'Trincão' Machado Mota Trincão has also provided his services to the Portugal national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Francisco Trincão's current market value is around €35.00m, which translates roughly to £30.5m. His contract with Sporting CP is set to expire on 30th June 2027, with currently 2 years and 1 month left to run. Click here for Transfermarkt profile.
Trincão began his rise on the professional stage in the 2018-2019 season, when he made his debut at SC Braga in Portugal with six first team appearances. He continued his journey with the club the following season, where he managed an impressive increase in appearances to 27 and a contribution of eight goals scored. His promising performance caught the attention of Spanish giants, Barcelona, resulting in his move to Spain for the 2020-2021 season. Despite his 28 first team appearances, he was able to notch only three goals.
Following only a single season in Spain, the footballer furthered his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers in England in the 2021-2022 season. Staying consistent, he made 28 first team appearances and scored two goals. His journey in England was short-lived, as he returned to Portugal to join Sporting CP the following season. His performances for Sporting CP have been illuminated by his consistent appearances and steadily increasing goal figures.
Trincão has been a force to reckon with consistently throughout his tenure at Sporting CP. From the 2022-2023 season till the current 2024-2025 season, he has made over 30 first team appearances and boasts goal contributions nearing double digits. He also made his presence felt in the prestigious European competitions, notably the Europa League (2023-2024) and the Champions League (2024-2025). Representing Portugal, Trincão also made appearances in the Nations League 2024-2025, scoring two goals.
