Afonso Patrão

Afonso Cruz Patrão (born 3 February 2007) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Westerlo.

Club career Born in Esposende, Patrão signed his first professional contract with Braga on 20 June 2023.

On 22 February 2025, he debuted for Braga B in a 1–0 win away against Länk Vilaverdense in Liga 3, contributing an assist. He made his first-team debut on 8 March 2025, coming on late in a 1–0 home victory over Porto.

Patrão scored his first Primeira Liga goal on 7 April 2025, heading in the 87th-minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw away with Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade.

On 28 January 2026, Patrão moved to Belgium, joining Pro League club Westerlo on a contract until June 2030, for a fee of €220.000.

International career Patrão was named in Portugal’s final squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and helped the team reach the final of the tournament.

Style of play A centre-forward noted for movement in the box and finishing, Patrão was described by a former Braga youth coach as a player who “always lived for goals”.

Career statistics

Honours Portugal U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2024