Tonight’s match at the Estádio da Luz between Portugal and Scotland for the Nations League could take on historic proportions, not so much in collective terms, but more in individual terms.
Called up for the first time by Roberto Martínez for the Portuguese senior team, Geovany Quenda, aged 17 years, 6 months and 9 days, could become the youngest ‘A’ international in Portuguese football, if he is called up to play by the Spanish coach.
If the Sporting player plays, he will break one of the oldest records in national football, which until now belonged to Paulo Futre. The former Portuguese forward made his debut for the Portuguese team at the age of 17 years, 6 months and 24 days, beating Fernando Chalana’s record by 13 days.
The Sporting winger still lives at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete, meaning he could also become the first resident to make his debut for the Portuguese first team.
Called up by Rúben Amorim for pre-season work, Geovany Quenda ended up not only securing a place in the Lions’ team, but also securing a starting spot in the first five official games of the season for the Alvalade team, ensuring performances that earned him a call-up to the national team by Roberto Martínez.
