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JOAO GOOD?

Man Utd and Man City target Joao Felix looks lightweight for Prem while being constant threat… but is Benfica wonderkid worth £120m?

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JOAO FELIX, the Portuguese teenage sensation,  made his senior debut in the Uefa Nations League against Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo showed he is still the main man with a hat-trick to fire Portugal into the final with a 3-1 win.

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Joao Felix is being tracked by Manchester United and Manchester CityCredit: Getty - Contributor

But there was still plenty of attention given to how the 19-year-old performed with Manchester United and Manchester City both on his tail.

SunSport's Charlie Wyett gives a rundown of Benfica’s £120million-rated star.

CROWD RECEPTION

Decent enough. He is the boy wonder of Portugal but there were fears he could have been jeered as he plays for Benfica having been released by Porto aged 14.

But it was not his decision as he was seen as being too slight by coaches at the time.

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SKILL

Certainly has a few tricks in his locker but did not get the time on the ball he is used to in the Portuguese League.

WORKRATE

This will be something he has to improve, particularly if he moves to the Premier League. Looks lightweight.

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GOAL THREAT

Scored 18 goals for Benfica and a danger from the very first minute, but missed a great chance before the break after being released by Ronaldo.

VERDICT

Could be a major talent but £120m would still be crazy money.

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