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Sporting CP

Sporting CP

Sporting CP were founded in 1906 and play their home games at Estádio José Alvalade in Portugal.

Sporting Clube de Portugal, known simply by its shorthand Sporting CP, has graced the verdant fields of football since its establishment in 1906. The illustrious club contests their home games at the Estádio José Alvalade, an equally impressive structure located in Portugal - commemorated for its captivating atmosphere and passionate supporters.

The club boasts a robust squad of 46 players, a commendable blend of youth and experience, with an average age treading the line at 23. This presents an intriguing mix of potential, enthused with the verbosity of youthful exuberance and the sagacity of seasoned veterans. Sporting CP's strategy of fostering and developing young talent is apparent in this statistic.

In the current season, Sporting CP has deployed their squad in not one, but two prominent competitions to date. They have demonstrated their prowess in the Liga Portugal, a testament to their unwavering commitment to the beautiful game. Notably, they have also earned the privilege to vie for the coveted Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, reaching the eminent stage of the final. The club’s endeavours in these tournaments undoubtedly highlight their ambition and indomitable spirit.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 3 July 2025. Send feedback

Sporting CP stats

Check out all of the statistics about Sporting CP.

1906
Founded
Rui Borges (age 43)
Manager
Frederico Varandas
Chair
Leões
Nickname
Estádio José Alvalade
Stadium
50,095
Capacity
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, Apartado 4120, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
Address
sporting.pt
Website

Recent results

W
D
W
W
W
W

In their last six matches, Sporting CP have recorded five wins and one draw.

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
Benfica
Benfica
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 1
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
Boavista
Boavista
0 - 5
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 1
Moreirense
Moreirense
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP have better recent form than Celtic, who have three wins and three draws in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Sporting CP over time in their domestic league table during season 2024 - 2025. After 34 games, Sporting CP are top of the league.

Round 1
1st
Round 2
1st
Round 3
1st
Round 4
1st
Round 5
1st
Round 6
1st
Round 7
1st
Round 8
1st
Round 9
1st
Round 10
1st
Round 11
1st
Round 12
1st
Round 13
1st
Round 14
1st
Round 15
1st
Round 16
1st
Round 17
1st
Round 18
1st
Round 19
1st
Round 20
1st
Round 21
1st
Round 22
1st
Round 23
1st
Round 24
1st
Round 25
1st
Round 26
1st
Round 27
1st
Round 28
2nd
Round 29
1st
Round 30
1st
Round 31
1st
Round 32
1st
Round 33
1st
Round 34
Round 34
1st

League form

Track the performance of Sporting CP in their domestic league over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

W
D
W
W
W
W
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
Benfica
Benfica
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 1
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
Boavista
Boavista
0 - 5
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 1
Moreirense
Moreirense
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP, with five wins and one draw, have better overall form in their own domestic league , compared with how Celtic are doing in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two draws in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

W
W
W
D
W
W
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 0
Vitoria SC
Vitoria SC
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2 - 1
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 1
Moreirense
Moreirense
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
1 - 1
SC Braga
SC Braga
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 1
Famalicao
Famalicao
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
3 - 1
Estoril
Estoril

Sporting CP, with five wins and one draw, have better home form in their own domestic league than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins, one draw and one loss in their last six league matches at home.

Away

D
W
W
W
W
D
Benfica
Benfica
1 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Boavista
Boavista
0 - 5
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Estrela Amadora
Estrela Amadora
0 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
Casa Pia
Casa Pia
1 - 3
Sporting CP
Sporting CP
AVS
AVS
2 - 2
Sporting CP
Sporting CP

Sporting CP, with four wins and two draws, have better away form in their own domestic league , compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six away games in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Sporting CP in their domestic league season 2024 - 2025.

⚽️ Goals scored
2.4
Home
2.8
Away
⚽️ Goals conceded
0.8
Home
0.8
Away

On average, Sporting CP score 2.6 goals per game, which is fewer than the 2.95 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. At home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 2.4 goals per game, which is fewer than Celtic's 3.3 goals per match at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have scored an average of 2.8 goals per game, which is more than the 2.6 scored by Celtic.

In defence, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game this season, which is more than the 0.7 goals per game let in by Celtic. At home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game, which is more than the 0.5 goals per game that Celtic's league opponents have scored at Celtic Park. Away from home, Sporting CP have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game, which is fewer than the 0.9 goals per game conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored
28m
Home
25m
Away
⏱️ Time of first goal conceded
49m
Home
44m
Away
🟨 Yellow cards
1.9
Home
2.2
Away
🟥 Red cards
0.1
Home
0.3
Away
🤩 Biggest victory
5-1
Home
6-1
Away
🫣 Biggest defeat
1-0
Home
2-1
Away
⛳ Corners awarded
7.1
Home
5.2
Away
⛳ Corners conceded
2.8
Home
3.3
Away

Top scorers

Top scorers for Sporting CP in the league season 2024 - 2025.

⚽️ Goals
45
⚽️ Goals
9
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
Player
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
6
⚽️ Goals
5
Player
⚽️ Goals
4
⚽️ Goals
4
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
3
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
2
⚽️ Goals
2
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1
Player
⚽️ Goals
1

Time of first goal

Time of first goal scored for and against Sporting CP in their previous 20 games.

⏱️ Time
0-10 mins
For
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Against
⚽️⚽️
⏱️ Time
11-20 mins
For
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Against
⏱️ Time
21-30 mins
For
⚽️
Against
⚽️
⏱️ Time
31-40 mins
For
Against
⚽️
⏱️ Time
41-50 mins
For
⚽️⚽️⚽️
Against
⚽️⚽️
⏱️ Time
51-60 mins
For
⚽️⚽️
Against
⚽️
⏱️ Time
61-70 mins
For
Against
⚽️
⏱️ Time
71-80 mins
For
Against
⚽️
⏱️ Time
81-90 mins
For
⚽️
Against
⚽️⚽️⚽️

Squad statistics

Squad stats for all Sporting CP players across the domestic league season 2024 - 2025.

Player
Franco Israel
Franco Israel
Goalkeeper
▶️ Starts
11
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
1,046
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
1
🟥 Reds
Player
Rui Silva
Rui Silva
Goalkeeper
▶️ Starts
17
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
1,622
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
2
🟥 Reds
Player
Diego Callai
Diego Callai
Goalkeeper
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Diogo Pinto
Diogo Pinto
Goalkeeper
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Francisco Silva
Francisco Silva
Goalkeeper
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Matheus Reis
Matheus Reis
Defender
▶️ Starts
14
🔄 Subs
16
⏱️ Minutes
1,419
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
6
🟥 Reds
1
Player
▶️ Starts
5
🔄 Subs
9
⏱️ Minutes
626
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
3
🟥 Reds
Player
Zeno Debast
Zeno Debast
Defender
▶️ Starts
23
🔄 Subs
8
⏱️ Minutes
2,250
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
3
🟥 Reds
Player
Nuno Santos
Nuno Santos
Defender
▶️ Starts
4
🔄 Subs
3
⏱️ Minutes
374
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Iván Fresneda
Iván Fresneda
Defender
▶️ Starts
11
🔄 Subs
7
⏱️ Minutes
1,031
⚽️ Goals
3
🟨 Yellows
2
🟥 Reds
Player
Gonçalo Inácio
Gonçalo Inácio
Defender
▶️ Starts
25
🔄 Subs
3
⏱️ Minutes
2,389
⚽️ Goals
3
🟨 Yellows
6
🟥 Reds
Player
Ousmane Diomande
Ousmane Diomande
Defender
▶️ Starts
29
🔄 Subs
2
⏱️ Minutes
2,660
⚽️ Goals
2
🟨 Yellows
7
🟥 Reds
2
Player
João Muniz
João Muniz
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Ricardo Esgaio
Ricardo Esgaio
Defender
▶️ Starts
2
🔄 Subs
7
⏱️ Minutes
258
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
1
Player
Bruno Ramos
Bruno Ramos
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
José Silva
José Silva
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
1
⏱️ Minutes
18
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Miguel Alves
Miguel Alves
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Denilson Santos
Denilson Santos
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Eduardo Quaresma
Eduardo Quaresma
Defender
▶️ Starts
18
🔄 Subs
2
⏱️ Minutes
1,429
⚽️ Goals
1
🟨 Yellows
2
🟥 Reds
Player
Lucas Taibo
Lucas Taibo
Defender
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Hidemasa Morita
Hidemasa Morita
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
13
🔄 Subs
10
⏱️ Minutes
1,375
⚽️ Goals
2
🟨 Yellows
1
🟥 Reds
Player
Pedro Gonçalves
Pedro Gonçalves
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
12
🔄 Subs
2
⏱️ Minutes
901
⚽️ Goals
5
🟨 Yellows
3
🟥 Reds
Player
Daniel Bragança
Daniel Bragança
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
14
🔄 Subs
4
⏱️ Minutes
1,124
⚽️ Goals
3
🟨 Yellows
3
🟥 Reds
Player
Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
26
🔄 Subs
2
⏱️ Minutes
2,333
⚽️ Goals
2
🟨 Yellows
11
🟥 Reds
1
Player
Alexandre Brito
Alexandre Brito
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
1
🔄 Subs
1
⏱️ Minutes
95
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
1
🟥 Reds
Player
João Simões
João Simões
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
4
🔄 Subs
5
⏱️ Minutes
430
⚽️ Goals
1
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Kauã Oliveira
Kauã Oliveira
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
▶️ Starts
2
🔄 Subs
4
⏱️ Minutes
216
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
1
🟥 Reds
Player
Henrique Arreiol
Henrique Arreiol
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
3
⏱️ Minutes
36
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Manuel Mendonça
Manuel Mendonça
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Giorgi Kochorashvili
Giorgi Kochorashvili
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Koba Koindredi
Koba Koindredi
Midfielder
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres
Attacker
▶️ Starts
31
🔄 Subs
2
⏱️ Minutes
2,974
⚽️ Goals
39
🟨 Yellows
4
🟥 Reds
Player
▶️ Starts
34
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
3,044
⚽️ Goals
9
🟨 Yellows
1
🟥 Reds
Player
Conrad Harder
Conrad Harder
Attacker
▶️ Starts
6
🔄 Subs
22
⏱️ Minutes
893
⚽️ Goals
5
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
1
Player
▶️ Starts
19
🔄 Subs
9
⏱️ Minutes
1,868
⚽️ Goals
3
🟨 Yellows
7
🟥 Reds
1
Player
Geny Catamo
Geny Catamo
Attacker
▶️ Starts
20
🔄 Subs
10
⏱️ Minutes
1,999
⚽️ Goals
5
🟨 Yellows
3
🟥 Reds
Player
Gabriel Biel
Gabriel Biel
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
3
⏱️ Minutes
27
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Geovany Quenda
Geovany Quenda
Attacker
▶️ Starts
26
🔄 Subs
8
⏱️ Minutes
2,365
⚽️ Goals
2
🟨 Yellows
2
🟥 Reds
Player
Lucas Anjos
Lucas Anjos
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Mauro Couto
Mauro Couto
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
1
⏱️ Minutes
11
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Luís Gomes
Luís Gomes
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Gabriel Silva
Gabriel Silva
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Rafael Nel
Rafael Nel
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
⏱️ Minutes
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds
Player
Afonso Moreira
Afonso Moreira
Attacker
▶️ Starts
🔄 Subs
1
⏱️ Minutes
3
⚽️ Goals
🟨 Yellows
🟥 Reds

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