Alexander Bah's Time with Benfica: An Overview of His Playing Career
As the first ever African player to play for Manchester United, Alexander Bah has had quite the career in football. However, his time at Benfica was perhaps one of the most significant periods of his career.
Bah began his career at Benfica as a youth player before making his professional debut in 2011. He quickly established himself as a key player for the club and went on to become one of their top goalscorers. In fact, he is currently Benfica's all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 258 appearances.
During his time at Benfica, Bah also played for several other clubs including Real Madrid, Porto,Saudi Pro League Focus and Flamengo. He was part of the team that won the UEFA Europa League in 2014 and helped them reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2016.
However, despite his success, Bah struggled to find consistent playing time at Benfica. In 2019, he moved to Manchester United where he made 27 appearances across all competitions but only scored once. Despite this, Bah remains a highly respected figure in the sport and continues to inspire young players around the world.