Monaco defender Flavio Nazinho has received his first senior Portugal call-up for the Nations League’s final group-stage double-header. The 23-year-old had previously represented Portugal at various youth levels but had not played for the senior side.
Portugal’s Nations League fixtures
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus handed Nazinho the call-up as a reinforcement for the final group-stage fixtures against Denmark and Wales. Portugal currently hold a six-point lead over Denmark at the top of League A Group 4.
Monaco announced that Nazinho would join Portugal’s national camp immediately.
Tavares forced off against Napoli
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Nazinho’s club career
Nazinho moved to Monaco from Cercle Brugge during the recent summer transfer window. He is a product of the Sporting CP academy and made 11 appearances for the Lisbon club’s first team.
Nazinho has one goal and two assists in 14 appearances in all competitions during the 2026/27 campaign. His first goal for Monaco came against Paris Saint-Germain.
Nazinho on his ambitions
Reflecting on his ambitions earlier this year, Nazinho said: “It’s a dream, that’s for sure! But I’m not the type of person who likes to rush things. I want to take everything step by step, joining Monaco is already a big step. Above all, I want to take advantage of the opportunity that is playing here and show my qualities. And, who knows, maybe participate in the next World Cup [2030]”
