Brazilian defender Morato is set to sign a five-year deal with Nottingham Forest. The player, who has been with Benfica since 2019, has made significant contributions to the team. The transfer was confirmed by football journalist Bruno Andrade.
- Morato will sign a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest.
- He has been playing for Benfica since 2019.
- The transfer was confirmed by journalist Bruno Andrade.
Player Profile
Felipe Rodrigues da Silva, known as Morato, was born on June 30, 2001, in Francisco Morato, Brazil. Standing at 1.92 meters (6 ft 4 in), he primarily plays as a centre-back but can also operate as a left-back. As of the latest update, he is a player for Benfica and holds Brazilian nationality.
- Full Name: Felipe Rodrigues da Silva
- Date of Birth: June 30, 2001
- Place of Birth: Francisco Morato, Brazil
- Height: 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
- Position: Centre-back, Left-back
- Current Team: Benfica
- Nationality: Brazilian
Career Statistics
Morato’s youth career began at Portuguesa (2013-2015) and continued at São Paulo FC (2016-2019). His senior career includes:
- Benfica B (2019-2020): 47 appearances, 4 goals
- Benfica (2019-2024): 46 appearances, 1 goal
Transfer History and Achievements
Morato transferred from São Paulo to Benfica in 2019 for a fee of €6 million, with a contract lasting until 2024. São Paulo retained 15% of the rights to his next transfer. His notable achievements include winning the Primeira Liga in 2022–23, the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2023, and being named the Primeira Liga Defender of the Month in August 2022.
- From São Paulo to Benfica (2019):
- Transfer Fee: €6 million
- Contract Duration: Until 2024
- Additional Details: São Paulo retained 15% of the rights to his next transfer.
- Notable Achievements:
- Primeira Liga: 2022–23
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023
- Primeira Liga Defender of the Month: August 2022
Relevant Context
Morato made his professional debut for Benfica B in September 2019 and his first-team debut in December 2019. He scored his first professional goal in September 2020 for Benfica B. At the start of the 2021–22 season, he was given a run in the first team due to an injury to veteran Jan Vertonghen. He scored his first goal for Benfica’s first team in a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Bayern Munich in November 2021. Under new manager Roger Schmidt, Morato earned a place in the starting eleven over Jan Vertonghen and was named the Primeira Liga’s Defender of the Month for August 2022.
- Made professional debut for Benfica B in September 2019.
- First-team debut in December 2019.
- Scored first professional goal in September 2020 for Benfica B.
- Scored first goal for Benfica’s first team in November 2021 against Bayern Munich.
- Named Primeira Liga Defender of the Month for August 2022.
Transfer to Nottingham Forest
Morato is set to sign a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, as confirmed by a tweet from Bruno Andrade.
Morato vai assinar um contrato válido por 5 temporadas com o Nottingham Forest
pic.twitter.com— Bruno Andrade (@brunoandrd)
August 15, 2023
Sources
For more detailed insights, you can read about David Carmo’s transfer to Nottingham Forest here and Nottingham Forest’s interest in Santiago Gimenez here.
