AVA Athletes
Zicky Té
Zicky Té is one of the emerging talents in Portuguese futsal, standing out for his physical presence, refined technique and maturity on the pitch from a very young age.
He made his debut for Sporting's first team aged just 17 and quickly established himself as a key member of the squad. Combining strength, mobility and finishing ability, Zicky is a benchmark in the pivot game, playing an increasingly important role for both the club and the national team.
He played a part in winning the World Cup and Champions League in 2021, the European Championship and the Finalissima in 2022, among other national titles, and has won everything there is to win in futsal. He was also voted Best Young Player in the World in 2021. All these honours reinforce his status as one of the great promises and realities of world futsal.
Favorite AVA Equipment: Cryo Sport, MiniGun, and AVAPress
Joselu Mato
José Luis Mato Sanmartín, known in the football world as Joselu, is a Spanish striker with a solid career.
In 2023, he stood out while playing for Real Madrid, contributing crucial goals in decisive moments, most notably in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
He is known for his aerial ability, physical presence, positional sense, and finishing skills. In 2023, he was called up to represent the Spanish National Team and scored in key matches of the UEFA Nations League.
His career is defined by resilience, professionalism, and continuous development, and he is now regarded as one of the most reliable strikers in Spanish football.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Cryo Sport, Deep Light, Bosu
Patrícia Mamona
Patrícia Mamona is one of the leading figures in Portuguese athletics, specializing in the triple jump.She represents Sporting Clube de Portugal and has built an outstanding sporting career at both national and international levels.
A European Champion and Olympic silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Games, she is known for her refined technique, explosive power, and consistency at the highest level of competition. Patrícia combines an exemplary work ethic with a winning mindset, serving as an inspiration both on and off the track.
Favorite AVA Equipment - AVABio380, Ledboots, Foot Massager
Lúcia Alves
Lúcia Catarina Sousa Alves is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a defender for Sport Lisboa e Benfica and the Portuguese Women’s National Team. A right-footed player, she stands out for her agility, tactical intelligence, and defensive consistency.
She has contributed to multiple title wins, including five consecutive National Championships, five League Cups, two Portuguese Cups, and three Super Cups.
Internationally, she made her debut for the National Team in 2021 and was called up for UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
She is a true example of dedication and excellence in Portuguese women’s football.
Favorite AVA Equipment - MiniGun, Cryo Sport and Ice Ball
Alex Ruiz
Álex Ruiz is a professional Spanish padel player. He competes on the World Padel Tour (WPT), where he has established himself as one of the top names in the sport in recent years.
He is known for playing on the left side, standing out for his powerful shots, excellent court movement, and strong game awareness.
Throughout his career, he has formed competitive pairs with several top players, including Franco Stupaczuk, Momo González, and Juan Tello.
Álex Ruiz is also recognized as the first professional padel player with type 1 diabetes, making him a symbol of perseverance and dedication in high-performance sport.
Favorite AVA Equipment - AvaBoots, Warm Pro, AVAPress
Fernando Pimenta
Fernando Pimenta is one of the most renowned Portuguese athletes in the history of canoeing and national sport. With an impressive track record, he has won dozens of medals in international competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships. He stands out in speed events, and is known for his endurance, consistency and unwavering dedication.
He won his first Olympic medal in London 2012 (silver in K2 1000m, with Emanuel Silva) and was on the podium again in Tokyo 2020, with bronze in K1 1000m. He has now won more than 136 international medals and in June 2025 he once again shone at the European Speed Championships in Račice (Czech Republic), winning two European titles: gold in K1 1000m and gold in K1 5000m.
Favorite AVA Equipment - AvaBoots, MiniGun, Ice Ball
Melanie Santos
Melanie Bronze dos Santos is one of the most prominent Portuguese triathletes today. She began her career at the age of 15 and quickly established herself on both the national and international stage.
She represents Sport Lisboa e Benfica and the National Team, having won the gold medal in the individual event at the 2018 Mediterranean Games.
She competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, finishing 22nd in the individual race. At Paris 2024, she was part of the Portuguese mixed team that earned a respectable 5th place in the mixed relay triathlon.
Known for her dedication, resilience, and passion for sport, she is an inspiration to athletes of all ages.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Cryo Sport, Roller Massage Stick, Super Bands
Francisco Cabral
Francisco Cabral is a Portuguese tennis player who has made a name for himself on the international circuit as a doubles specialist. With a powerful serve and a solid net game, he has established himself as the main reference in doubles.
In doubles, in 2021, he won six titles on the Challenger circuit, an international record. In 2022 he made history by winning two ATP250 titles, one at the Millennium Estoril Open and the other at the Swiss Open Gstaad. In 2025, he reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and won the doubles title at the ATP Challenger 175 in Bordeaux, thus achieving his 15th career Challenger title.
With a career marked by consistency and dedication, Francisco Cabral continues to raise Portugal's name on the international tennis scene.
Favorite AVA Equipment – AVABOOTS, Pro Physio Pro, Super Bands
Kiko Costa
Francisco Mota da Costa, known in the handball world as Kiko Costa, is one of the greatest prospects in Portuguese sports. Primarily playing as a right back, Kiko combines refined technique, game vision, and an impressive scoring ability.
He has won major titles, including the National Championship in 2023, 2024 e 2025, three consecutive Portuguese Cups (2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025), and two Super Cups (2023, 2024 and 2025).
At the international level, he stood out by being named Best Young Player at the 2025 World Championship, where Portugal achieved a historic 4th place finish.
Favorite AVA Equipment – Cryo Sport, Actin One, MiniGun
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Rodrigo Duarte Ribeiro is a young Portuguese footballer and is considered one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from Sporting’s youth academy in recent years.
With a path marked by rapid progress through the youth ranks, Rodrigo made his debut for Sporting’s first team, showcasing both technique and a natural goal-scoring instinct.
He has also been part of Portugal’s youth national teams, where he continues to establish himself as a player to watch for the future of Portuguese football.
He stands out for his speed, finishing ability, and intelligent attacking movement, displaying a modern and well-rounded profile for the striker position.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Ledboots, Roller Massage Stick, Actin One
Afonso Antunes
Afonso Antunes is a young Portuguese surfer and one of the brightest prospects in national surfing. The son of former European surfing champion João Antunes, he grew up by the sea and quickly showed talent and passion for the sport.
Afonso has been making a name for himself on the international stage, competing in World Surf League (WSL) events and achieving strong results in both junior and professional categories.
Known for his fluid style, refined technique, and competitive mindset, he became junior national champion in 2021 and has represented Portugal in several international competitions. He is considered one of the rising stars of the new generation of European surfing.
Favorite AVA Equipment - AvaBoots, MiniGun, Super Bands
Diogo Ventura
Diogo Ventura is one of the most influential names in Portuguese basketball today. He stands out for his game vision, leadership skills, and consistency on the court.
He has won several national titles, including two National Championships, three Portuguese Cups, two Super Cups, and one League Cup.
He was a key figure in Portugal’s historic qualification for EuroBasket 2025 and is a true example of dedication, professionalism, and passion for the sport.
Favorite AVA Equipment – Cryo Sport, Vibrating Massage Roller, AVAPress.
Brenda Perez
Brenda Pérez Soler is one of the key figures in women’s football in Portugal.
She won the Queen’s Cup in 2011–12 and played for Sant Gabriel, Atlético Madrid, Valencia, and Canillas.
In 2021, she embraced the challenge of Portuguese football by signing with Sporting CP. Since then, she has become a crucial part of the team’s midfield, helping to win the Portuguese Super Cup (2021–22) and the Portuguese Women’s Cup (2021–22).
Known for her technical quality, game vision, and competitive spirit, Brenda is synonymous with ambition, resilience, passion, and grit on the pitch.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Deep Light, Vibrating Massage Roller, Foot Massager
João Matos
João Nuno Alves de Matos is one of the most recognized names in Portuguese futsal. Over the years, he has established himself as a leadership figure, currently serving as the captain of both Sporting’s main futsal team and the Portuguese National Team.
With a career marked by consistency, competitive spirit, and sharp tactical awareness, João Matos was part of the generation that won historic titles such as the 2018 UEFA Futsal Euro and the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup.
For Sporting, João Matos has already played 1,000 games.
On the court, he stands out for his defensive intelligence, game-reading ability, and total commitment in every match.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Ledboots, Warm Pro, Bosu
Deus Brothers
Nuno and Miguel Deus are two Portuguese brothers who have established themselves as leading figures on the national and international padel scene. In 2023, they won the title of national champions, an important milestone in their careers and in the growth of the sport in Portugal.
Representing Portugal, they came 3rd in the World Team Championships in 2024. Their career includes victories in various International Padel Federation (FIP) tournaments, representation in stages of the Premier Padel circuit and historic appearances in Majors such as Rome and Qatar.
In 2025, they became the first Portuguese players to enter the top 50 of the FIP world ranking, an unprecedented feat that consolidated their status as a benchmark in Portuguese padel.
Favorite AVA Equipment - Deep Light, Cryo Sport, Pro Physio Pro