Sidny Lopes Cabral
World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Spain | 76 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
| vs Uruguay | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
A Dutch-born defender of Cape Verdean heritage, Sidny Lopes Cabral has taken an unconventional route through European football's lower tiers — Swedish football with Helsingborg, German fourth-division side FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt, and FC Viktoria Köln — before landing at Benfica's setup and joining Estrela on loan. At 23, he is one of the younger options in the Netherlands defensive pool, though his path through modest clubs means he has yet to establish himself at a level that commands regular senior international consideration. His development trajectory will determine whether he becomes a genuine option for Oranje.
Rotterdam, Netherlands · 2002-09-18
Career
Estrela2025 – present
FC Viktoria Köln2023 – 2024
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt2022
Helsingborg2021Frequently asked questions
How old is Sidny Lopes Cabral?
Sidny Lopes Cabral is 23 years old (born 2002-09-18).
What club does Sidny Lopes Cabral play for?
Sidny Lopes Cabral plays for Benfica and represents Cabo Verde.
What position does Sidny Lopes Cabral play?
Sidny Lopes Cabral plays as a Defender, wearing #13.
How has Sidny Lopes Cabral performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Sidny Lopes Cabral has 2 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.75 at the 2026 World Cup.