18-year-old wonderkid's first Benfica goal is a 35-yard thunderbastard

Remember the name Renato Sanches.

Renato Sanches

HE MIGHT BE just 18 years of age, but Benfica midfielder Renato Sanches is already making a name for himself.

On just his fourth league appearance for the Portuguese champions, Sanches fired a stunning long-range strike into the top corner as they defeated Academica 3-0 over the weekend.

We’re expecting big things in the future.

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