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

Fermín Aldeguer is one of the most promising young talents in Spanish motorcycle racing, whose career has been marked by extraordinary precocity.

From the very beginning, he stood out for his speed, making his Moto2 World Championship debut at just 16 years old and soon achieving historic milestones, such as becoming the youngest rider to secure a pole position in the category. His talent was also evident as he ranked among the youngest riders to win a Moto2 race.

His meteoric rise led him to make the jump to MotoGP, where he quickly made an impact. In his rookie season, he achieved a historic victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix, becoming the second youngest rider in history to win a race in the premier class, at just 20 years and 183 days old, second only to Marc Márquez.

This victory not only confirmed his immense potential but also established him as one of the championship’s brightest prospects.

Thanks to his talent, ambition, and adaptability, Fermín continues to establish himself as one of the names set to shape the future of MotoGP.

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.

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António Félix da Costa is one of the biggest names in Portuguese motorsport and an international reference in the FIA Formula E World Championship, standing out for his speed, strategic intelligence, and consistency at the highest level of electric racing. Throughout his career, he has competed in various international junior categories, establishing himself as a complete and highly competitive driver.

The highlight of his career came in the 2019/2020 season, when he was crowned Formula E World Champion with DS Techeetah, becoming the first Portuguese driver to win an FIA world title in motorsport. Over the years, he has raced for top teams such as Andretti Autosport and Porsche, consolidating his status among the elite and standing out for his technical adaptability and winning mindset. He is currently represented by Jaguar, further strengthening his presence among the leading teams in the global electric racing scene.

Preferred equipment: LEDBOOTS, WARM PRO, and AVABOOTS.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Rodrigo Ribeiro is currently pursuing his career at FC Augsburg, taking a new step in his development by embracing the challenge of German football.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Francisco Mota da Costa, known in the handball world as Kiko Costa, is one of the greatest promises in Portuguese sport. Primarily playing as a right back, Kiko combines refined technique, game vision, and an impressive scoring ability. He has won important titles, including the National Championship in 2023, 2024, and 2025, four consecutive Portuguese Cups (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), and three Super Cups (2023, 2024, 2025).

At the international level, he stood out by being named Best Young Player of the 2025 World Championship, where Portugal achieved a historic 4th place.

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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 with important goals in decisive moments, particularly in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

He is known for his aerial ability, physical presence, positioning sense, and finishing skills. In 2023, he was called up to represent the Spanish National Team and scored in key UEFA Nations League matches.

His career is marked by resilience, professionalism, and continuous development, and he is now regarded as one of the most reliable strikers in Spanish football.

Preferred equipment: AVA – Cryo Sport, Deep Light, Bosu.

Diogo Ribeiro is one of the most prominent names in the history of Portuguese swimming. He became the first athlete from Portugal to achieve major titles in international competitions, opening new horizons for the sport in the country. A medalist at World and European Championships, he has stood out especially in butterfly events, achieving unprecedented milestones for Portuguese swimming.

His journey includes achievements that filled Portugal with pride, such as the world title in the 50m butterfly, the silver medal in the 100m butterfly, and several records that placed him among the best in the world at a very young age. His impressive rise, combined with an exemplary work ethic, has made him a reference of dedication, discipline, and perseverance.

Recognised for his explosiveness in the water, refined technique, and competitive mindset, Diogo Ribeiro embodies ambition, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Both inside and outside the pool, he is synonymous with focus, courage, and passion for elevating Portuguese swimming to the highest level.

AVA equipment of choice: Avaboots, Actin One, Ledboots.

Tomás Appleton is one of the most indispensable figures in Portuguese rugby and the historic captain of the National Team. Throughout his career, he has been a key contributor to the growth and international projection of the sport in Portugal, standing out for his leadership, tactical intelligence, and remarkable ability to inspire those around him.

A protagonist of defining moments, he was part of the generation that took Portugal to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where the Lobos earned international admiration for their commitment, collective spirit, and quality of play. On the field, Appleton is known for his quick reading of situations, defensive aggression, and attacking versatility, making him one of the most complete players in Portuguese rugby.

Beyond his high-performance sporting career, Tomás Appleton also excels as a medical doctor, setting an example of dedication, rigor, and outstanding ability to manage two extremely demanding fields. This dual vocation reinforces his image of resilience, discipline, and absolute commitment to excellence.

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Mariana Machado is one of the leading figures in Portuguese athletics. A specialist in middle- and long-distance events, she has been establishing herself at both national and international levels, representing Portugal in major competitions such as the European Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. A national champion across several distances and a Portuguese record holder, she stands out for her consistency, discipline, and high competitive ability. Throughout her career, she has contributed to raising the profile of national athletics, showing that hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport are essential to achieving excellence.

Known for her endurance, tactical intelligence, and fighting spirit, Mariana Machado is synonymous with ambition, focus, passion, and determination both on and off the track.

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Rui Botelho is one of the leading figures in national Muay Thai, recognized for his competitive intensity, discipline, and technical excellence. Inside and outside the ring, he stands out as a benchmark athlete, combining power, tactical intelligence, and emotional control.

In his international career, he has been crowned 3x World Champion and 4x European Muay Thai Champion. In 2017, he became the first Portuguese fighter to win the gold medal in the Elite -57kg category at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations World Championship, a historic milestone for the sport in Portugal.

He currently competes in ONE Championship, representing Portugal at the highest level.

Preferred AVA equipment – Pro Physio Pro Max, Avaboots and AVAPress.

Leonardo Saraiva is one of the rising talents of the Swiss Snowboard Team, standing out for competing in three different disciplines: halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air.

Throughout his career, he has claimed the title of Swiss Junior Champion and achieved podium finishes at both the Swiss Elite Championships and FIS competitions. In 2025, he won the World Rookie Final by securing first place in halfpipe and sixth place in slopestyle, earning him a place in the Hall of Fame of this prestigious international snowboard event.

Born in Switzerland to parents with roots in the Serra da Estrela mountains in Portugal, Leonardo currently attends the Sports Middle School of Engelberg and represents Switzerland in Halfpipe World Cup events. His ultimate goal is to compete at the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.

Preferred AVA equipment – Avaboots, Warm Pro, MiniGun

Frederico Gil is one of the most prominent figures in Portuguese tennis, renowned for his competitive consistency, mental resilience and exemplary dedication to the sport. He showed his talent from an early age, reaching No. 10 in the world junior rankings, and throughout his career he stood out for his ability to fight for every point, his tactical intelligence and his solidity at the back of the court. Off the court, he always proved himself to be a disciplined professional and a true ambassador for Portuguese tennis.

On the international circuit, he reached No. 62 in the ATP rankings, a significant achievement in the Portuguese context, and became the first Portuguese player to reach the final of an ATP tournament in Portugal, at the Estoril Open. He was a regular at Grand Slam tournaments and represented his country at the highest level, including in the Davis Cup, where he was a key player for the national team for many years, contributing to important victories.

After retiring from his professional career, he remained involved in the sport, continuing to contribute to the development of tennis in Portugal. More recently, he was crowned world veterans’ champion, reinforcing his legacy and demonstrating that his passion and competitiveness remain undiminished.

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Ana Santos is one of the most prominent Portuguese mountain biking (MTB) athletes in the Olympic cross-country (XCO) discipline, competing for the Cannondale Factory Racing team and establishing herself internationally through her consistency and ambition.

Throughout her career, she has won multiple national titles, notably achieving six consecutive National Cyclocross Championship victories, demonstrating her consistency and competitive versatility.

In 2024, she performed at the highest level with a 4th place in the XCC World Cup in Brazil and a 5th place in the XCO World Cup in the Czech Republic.

Recognized for her dedication, professionalism, and performance-driven mindset, she continues to establish herself as a leading figure in Portuguese cycling and an athlete aligned with values of excellence.

Preferred AVA equipment – Avaboots, Actin One and AVAPress