Francisco Trincão, born on 29 December 1999 (age 26), is a Portuguese left winger now with Al-Ahli Saudi. His current market value is around £30m, according to Transfermarkt.
His senior career was shaped by early moves and loan football, the sort of path that can either sharpen a winger or leave him looking like an idea in search of a club. Sporting CP gave Trincão the platform that mattered. Across four league seasons there, he made 133 appearances and scored 35 goals, with his best return coming in 2022-23: 10 goals in 34 league matches.
That Sporting spell remains the substantial part of his record, not just a stop along the way. He became a regular attacking presence rather than a prospect being shuffled around, and the numbers reflect a player who found rhythm and responsibility in Lisbon.
In 2026-27, Trincão has started life at Al-Ahli Saudi with one Pro League appearance and one goal. He has also remained involved with Portugal, making one World Cup appearance and four appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season.
Trincão’s career has moved through different settings, but Sporting CP provides the clear centre of it so far. He is now in Saudi Arabia, still part of the Portugal picture, and with a record built most convincingly in Lisbon.
📈 Key stats and insights
