Afonso Sousa

B-SAD On 9 September 2020, Sousa signed a four-year contract with Primeira Liga club B-SAD, with Porto retaining 50% of the player's rights. He played his first game in the competition nine days later, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute for Silvestre Varela in the 1–0 away defeat of Vitória de Guimarães. He scored his first goal on 6 December, just before half-time in a 2–1 home win over S.C. Braga.

Lech Poznań On 30 June 2022, Sousa moved to defending Polish Ekstraklasa champions Lech Poznań on a four-year deal, for a fee reported around €1,200,000. He made his competitive debut on 9 July, coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 Polish Super Cup loss to Raków Częstochowa.

In the 2024–25 season, Sousa earned himself a regular spot in the starting line-up. On 24 May 2025, he scored Lech's sole goal against Piast Gliwice, a header in the 39th minute, to clinch their ninth league title. With a further 12 with six assists, he was named the Ekstraklasa Midfielder of the Season.

Samsunspor On 15 August 2025, Sousa joined Süper Lig club Samsunspor on a five-year contract, for a reported fee of €3 million.

International career Sousa earned 42 caps for Portugal across all youth levels, starting with the under-15 team in 2015. His first appearance for the under-21s came on 7 October 2021 in an 11–0 home rout of Liechtenstein in 2023 UEFA European Championship qualification. He scored his first goal the following 24 September, closing the 4–1 friendly win over Georgia.

Personal life Both Sousa's father, Ricardo, and grandfather António, played as midfielders and later worked as managers.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2020–21

Individual Ekstraklasa Midfielder of the Season: 2024–25