Farioli, Francesco
+ FC Porto
It was not until July 2025 that Francesco Farioli, who had previously been on leave from Ajax Amsterdam, joined FC Porto – and has since steamrolled the Portuguese league with his new team. An impressive 49 points after the first half of the season mean the best haul ever achieved by a team in Portugal’s top division. In addition, with only four goals conceded, they have the best defensive record in Europe’s top leagues. Now the 36-year-old Italian has been rewarded for his work: his contract has been extended by two and a half years until the summer of 2028. In addition, his coaching staff will be expanded in the future with Felipe Sanchez, a long-time companion of Farioli.
