Benfica right-back Sidny Lopes Cabral is reported to be attracting interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor, with the 23-year-old’s future in Lisbon uncertain.
The Cape Verde and Netherlands dual national is currently valued at €5.00m, and reports in Portugal and Turkey suggest Trabzonspor are monitoring his situation closely as they weigh up defensive reinforcements from Liga Portugal to the Süper Lig. The latest update on the rumour, recorded on 6 May 2026, lists the probability of a transfer as “?”, underlining that talks, if any, are still at an early and speculative stage.
Cabral’s contractual status at Benfica is not publicly disclosed, with no official expiry date documented. That has fuelled suggestions he could become a free agent if his deal is nearing its end or remains unresolved, potentially making any move to Trabzonspor more attainable financially. For now, he remains on the books of the Portuguese giants, where he wears the number 15 shirt.
Born in Rotterdam on 18 September 2002, the 1.76m defender is listed as a right-back and is comfortable on both feet, a trait that offers tactical flexibility across the back line. He is registered with nationalities for both Cape Verde and the Netherlands, adding to the growing contingent of Dutch-developed full-backs making their way across Europe.
Cabral’s market valuation of €5.00m, as per Transfermarkt, provides a useful benchmark for any potential negotiations, although any fee – or lack of one, should he be out of contract – would depend on Benfica’s stance and the precise terms of his current deal.
With interest in his services emerging from the Süper Lig and his long-term status in Lisbon yet to be clarified, the coming months could be pivotal in determining whether Cabral settles as a regular at Benfica or looks to shape the next phase of his career in Turkey with Trabzonspor.
