Benfica defender Sidny Lopes Cabral is being linked with a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor as uncertainty persists over his contract situation in Lisbon.
The 23-year-old right-back, who holds both Cape Verdean and Dutch nationality, is currently listed at a market value of €5.00m, with Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor credited with an interest in prising him away from Liga Portugal. Data from Transfermarkt on 5 May 2026 records the rumour as active but with the probability of a deal still marked as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are at a speculative stage.
Cabral’s contractual terms at Benfica have not been disclosed, with no expiry date publicly available, leaving open the possibility that he could move on a free agent basis should his deal be close to, or already at, its end. That uncertainty, combined with his age profile and versatility, is likely to appeal to clubs seeking value in the market.
Born in Rotterdam on 18 September 2002, Cabral stands at 1.76m and operates primarily as a right-back, though he is listed simply as a defender and is noted as being comfortable with both feet. Registered with Benfica and wearing the number 15 shirt, he is recorded as part of the Portuguese giants’ set-up, though his exact joining date and contract length are not specified in the latest data.
No detailed recent match statistics, including opposition, date, scoreline or individual performance indicators, are available in the current dataset, but his inclusion in Benfica’s first-team structure and a multi-million-euro valuation suggest he is viewed as a player with room to grow.
If Trabzonspor do firm up their interest and a deal is agreed, a move to the Süper Lig could provide Cabral with a platform to establish himself as a regular starter, enhance his reputation across Europe and shape the next decisive phase of his career.
