Sidny Lopes Cabral is a Cape Verdean right-back who plays for SL Benfica. At 23, he remains part of Cape Verde's wider 2026 picture because he brings defensive recovery, wide support, and crossing from the flank at both club and international level.
Sidny Lopes Cabral was born on 18 September 2002 in Rotterdam. He plays in Primeira Liga and has 6 senior caps for Cape Verde.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
<Club Career
Early clubs and development
As a youth player, Cabral joined the youth academy of Swedish side Helsingborg.
In 2024, Cabral signed for German side Viktoria Köln.
Current club and recent form
He has been with SL Benfica since 2025, and recent market tracking places him at around €2.00 million.
Sidny Lopes Cabral - Stats and Performance
Sidny Lopes Cabral's current season with Benfica stands at 7 appearances, 1 goals, and 2 assists in Liga Portugal. For a defender, those numbers are best read through availability, role, and contribution from deeper areas rather than raw output alone.
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Benfica | 7 | 1 | 2 |
The safest reading is that Benfica have trusted him regularly in Liga Portugal, and the 7 appearances are the strongest indicator of current value. The goal and assist return adds context, but role security and match rhythm matter more here.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
He has 6 caps and 2 goals for Cape Verde in currently tracked records.
| National Team | Caps | Goals | Tournament Involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 6 | 2 | Cape Verde senior squad involvement |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Sidny Lopes Cabral plays as a right-back and is valued for defensive recovery, wide support, and crossing from the flank.
Personal Info and Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sidny Lopes Cabral |
| Date of birth | 18 September 2002 |
| Age | 23 |
| Nationality | Cape Verde |
| Height | 176 cm |
| Position | Right-Back |
| Preferred foot | yet to be confirmed |
| Current club | SL Benfica |
| Jersey number | 15 |
| Weekly salary | €9,231 gross (estimated) |
| Estimated net worth | €1.20 million (approx. estimate) |
Transfer News and Market Value
Current transfer records show SL Benfica as his club heading into 2026, with the move dating from 2025.
Salary and Net Worth
Current salary estimates place Sidny Lopes Cabral at about €9,231 gross (estimated) per week at SL Benfica. That works out to roughly €480,012 per year before bonuses.
Approximate net-worth estimates place him around €1.20 million.
FAQs
How old is Sidny Lopes Cabral and what is his nationality?
Sidny Lopes Cabral is 23 years old and he represents Cape Verde.
Which club does Sidny Lopes Cabral play for now?
He currently plays for SL Benfica.
What position does Sidny Lopes Cabral play?
He plays as a right-back.
Is Sidny Lopes Cabral part of Cape Verde's national-team picture?
Yes. With 6 caps currently listed, he remains part of Cape Verde's wider selection picture.
What is Sidny Lopes Cabral salary and market value?
Salary: €9,231 gross (estimated). Market value: €2.00 million.