Gilson Benchimol
Cape Verde · #9 · Striker
Cape Verde · #9 · StrikerGilson Benchimol is a forward in Cape Verde's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, playing his club football for FC Akron Togliatti in Russian Premier League. He has 23 senior international caps for Cape Verde going into the tournament.
Gilson Benchimol — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationCape Verde · Group H
- PositionStriker
- Shirt number#9
- Age24 (born December 29, 2001)
- ClubFC Akron Togliatti
- Club leagueRussian Premier League · Russia
- NationalityCape Verde
- BirthplacePraia, Cape Verde
- International caps23 (pre-tournament)
- Height187 cm
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.