Benfica 
- 10 April
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Will Wout Weghorst leave Ajax and join Benfica?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Benfica's pursuit of Wout Weghorst reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the striker making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Benfica has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Wout Weghorst (33).
- Benfica has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Wout Weghorst.
- Wout Weghorst is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Benfica squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanović)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanović)
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Key player as direct competitor (Vangelis Pavlidis, Franjo Ivanović)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Franjo Ivanović, Andreas Schjelderup)
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Some better competitors for position (Vangelis Pavlidis, Dodi Lukébakio)
Alternatives of Benfica
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
65.4
69.1
|
Benedict Hollerbach |
 Mainz 05
|
€13.8M |
|
65.2
68.6
|
Cameron Archer |
 So'ton
|
€14.6M |
|
64.6
78.1
|
Ibrahim Maza |
 Bayer 04
|
€17.4M |
|
64.1
64.1
|
Denis Bouanga |
 LAFC
|
€5.3M |
|
63.9
63.9
|
Yussuf Poulsen |
 Hamburg
|
€1.8M |
|
63.6
63.6
|
Kasper Dolberg |
 Ajax
|
€12.9M |
|
63.1
63.1
|
Pedro |
 Flamengo
|
€17.8M |
|
62.5
62.5
|
Leonardo |
 Shanghai Port
|
€2.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Steur | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
| Ko Itakura | 28-01-2026 | Report | |
| Stije Resink | 23-01-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 19-01-2026 | Report | |
| Youri Baas | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| Kenneth Taylor | 19-12-2025 | Report | |
| Jorthy Mokio | 15-09-2025 | Report | |
| Oscar Gloukh | 29-08-2025 | Report |
Wout Weghorst
F (C)
Skill: 62.7
Pot: 62.9
Team
Ajax
Ajax
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€2.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.6M – €2.5M
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Who is Wout Weghorst?
Wout Weghorst (NED) is a a mobile striker and currently plays for Ajax. Wout Weghorst is 33 years old (1992/08/07) and he is 197cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. Wout Weghorst has also been used as a poacher.
Wout Weghorst's current transfer value is between €1.6M and €2.5M. His last transfer was from Burnley to Ajax in 2024. Ajax paid Burnley €2.4M for Wout Weghorst.
Wout Weghorst latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
