AVA Athletes
Zicky Té
He is one of the great promises of world futsal, standing out for his physical strength, technical quality, and competitive impact on the field. A Portuguese international and a key player for Sporting CP, he has already won titles such as the World Cup, European Championship, and Champions League, establishing himself as a benchmark for the new generation of international futsal.
Fermín Aldeguer
He is one of the greatest promises in Spanish motorcycling, standing out for his speed, talent, and rapid ascent in international competitions. After establishing himself in Moto2 with early records and historic victories, he arrived in MotoGP as one of the most promising young riders of the new generation, solidifying his position as a name to watch in the future of the sport.
Patrícia Mamona
She is one of the main references in Portuguese athletics, excelling in the triple jump due to her talent, consistency, and competitive mentality. European Champion and silver medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, she has built a career of international excellence, establishing herself as an inspiration both on and off the track.
António Félix da Costa
He is one of the biggest names in Portuguese motorsport and an international reference in Formula E, standing out for his speed, consistency, and competitive intelligence. As the Formula E World Champion in the 2019/2020 season, he became the first Portuguese driver to win an FIA world title in motorsport, solidifying his place among the elite of international motor racing.
Lúcia Alves
She is one of the leading figures in Portuguese women's football, known for her defensive consistency, tactical intelligence, and competitive quality. A player for Benfica and the Portuguese National Team, she has won several national titles and participated in major international competitions, establishing herself as one of the standout names of the new generation of women's football in Portugal.
Alex Ruiz
He is one of the leading names in Spanish and international padel, recognized for his power, game intelligence, and consistency at the highest competitive level. A regular presence among the elite of the world circuit, he has also distinguished himself by becoming a symbol of overcoming adversity and dedication in high-performance sports.
Kiko Costa
Francisco Costa, known as Kiko Costa, is one of the greatest promises in Portuguese handball, standing out for his technical quality, game vision, and offensive capability. Having won several national titles with Sporting CP, he also made his mark internationally by being named Best Young Player at the 2025 World Championship, where Portugal achieved a historic 4th place.
Fernando Pimenta
He is one of the biggest names in Portuguese and international canoeing, recognized for his consistency, stamina, and competitive excellence. An Olympic medalist at London 2012 and Tokyo 2020, he has won dozens of titles and over 130 international medals at World and European Championships. In 2025, he once again stood out by winning two European titles in K1 1000m and K1 5000m, reinforcing his status as a global benchmark in the sport.
Brenda Perez
She is one of the references in women's football in Portugal, standing out for her technical quality, vision of the game and leadership on the field. Having played for clubs such as Atlético Madrid and Valencia, she won the Copa de la Reina in Spain before joining Sporting CP in 2021. Playing for the "Leoas" (lionesses), she won the Super Cup and the Portuguese Cup, establishing herself as one of the most influential figures in national women's football.
Francisco Cabral
He is one of the main references in Portuguese tennis in the doubles discipline, standing out for his powerful serve and quality at the net. Throughout his career, he has won Challenger and ATP titles, including historic triumphs at the Estoril Open and the Swiss Open Gstaad in 2022. In 2025, he reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and won his 15th Challenger title, consolidating his position as one of the most consistent names in international Portuguese tennis.
Rodrigo Ribeiro
He is one of Portuguese football's most promising young talents, standing out for his technique, offensive intelligence, and finishing ability. Developed at Sporting CP, he made his senior team debut early and has also established himself in Portugal's youth national teams. Currently playing for FC Augsburg, he continues his development in the competitive German football league, and is tipped as one of the Portuguese talents with the greatest international projection.
Afonso Antunes
He is one of the great promises of Portuguese surfing, standing out for his fluid style, refined technique, and strong competitiveness in the water. Son of former European champion João Antunes, he has been making a name for himself on the World Surf League international circuit and in major European junior competitions. National junior champion in 2021, he is considered one of the young talents with the greatest potential in national and European surfing.
Diogo Ventura
Diogo Ventura is one of the leading figures in Portuguese basketball, standing out for his leadership, court vision, and competitive consistency. Throughout his career, he has won several national titles, including Championships, Portuguese Cups, and Super Cups, establishing himself as one of the most influential point guards in the sport in Portugal. As a Portuguese international, he also played a decisive role in the National Team's historic qualification for EuroBasket 2025.
João Matos
João Matos is one of the greatest figures in Portuguese futsal, known for his leadership, tactical intelligence, and competitive consistency. Captain of Sporting CP and the National Team, he was part of the generation that won the European Championship in 2018 and the World Cup in 2021, establishing himself as a historic figure in the sport. With over 1000 games for Sporting, he is recognized for his dedication, defensive ability, and influence on and off the pitch.
God's Brothers
Nuno and Miguel Deus are two of Portuguese padel's main stars, standing out for their consistency, competitiveness, and growth on the international circuit. National champions in 2023 and 2025, they also achieved a historic 3rd place at the 2024 World Team Championship playing for Portugal. In 2025, they became the first Portuguese players to enter the FIP world ranking top 50, solidifying their status among the sport's international elite.
Melanie Santos
Melanie Santos is one of the leading figures in Portuguese triathlon, standing out for her consistency, dedication, and international competitiveness. Representing Sport Lisboa e Benfica and the National Team, she won gold at the 2018 Mediterranean Games and competed in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In the French capital, she was part of the historic Portuguese mixed team that achieved 5th place in the relay, solidifying her status among the elite of national triathlon.
Joselu Mato
Joselu is one of the most experienced and consistent strikers in Spanish football, standing out for his physical presence, aerial ability and finishing prowess. At Real Madrid, he played an important role in decisive moments, including in the UEFA Champions League, also establishing himself in the Spanish National Team. With a career marked by resilience, professionalism and consistency, Joselu is recognized as a key attacking figure in Spanish football.
Diogo Ribeiro
Diogo Ribeiro is one of the greatest names in Portuguese swimming and one of the sport's most promising young talents worldwide. A specialist in butterfly events, he became the first Portuguese world champion in swimming, securing historic titles and medals at World and European Championships. Known for his explosive power, technique, and competitive mindset, Diogo symbolises the new generation of Portuguese swimming and the ambition to take Portugal to the highest international level.
Tomás Appleton
Tomás Appleton is one of the most prominent figures in Portuguese rugby and the historic captain of the national team, the "Lobos". A central figure in the growth of the sport in Portugal, he stood out at the 2023 Rugby World Cup for his leadership, tactical intelligence, and competitive spirit. Known for his commitment on the field and his ability to inspire the team, he also balances his sports career with his profession as a doctor, establishing himself as an example of dedication, discipline, and excellence.
Mariana Machado
Mariana Machado is one of the leading figures in Portuguese athletics, excelling in middle and long-distance events due to her consistency, stamina, and competitiveness. A Portuguese international, she has represented Portugal in European Championships, World Championships, and Olympic Games, also establishing herself as a national champion and Portuguese record holder in several distances. Recognized for her discipline, tactical intelligence, and overcoming spirit, Mariana symbolises the new generation of national athletics.
Rui Botelho
Rui Botelho is one of the greatest names in Portuguese Muay Thai, standing out for his competitive intensity, technical quality, and winning mindset. Throughout his career, he has won three world titles and four European titles, becoming the first Portuguese Elite Muay Thai world champion in 2017. He currently represents Portugal in ONE Championship, establishing himself as one of the most prominent national athletes in international combat sports.
Leonardo Saraiva
Leonardo Saraiva is one of the young promises of Swiss snowboarding, excelling in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air disciplines. Swiss Junior Champion and winner of the 2025 World Rookie Final in halfpipe, he has established himself as one of the emerging talents in the sport by securing entry into the competition's Hall of Fame. Son of Portuguese parents with roots in Serra da Estrela, he represents Switzerland in World Cup events and has the 2030 Winter Olympics as his main goal.
Frederico Gil
Frederico Gil is one of the greatest names in Portuguese tennis, standing out for his consistency, resilience, and dedication to the sport. A former ATP world no. 62, he was the first Portuguese player to reach an ATP final in Portugal, at the Estoril Open, and represented the country for several years in the Davis Cup and Grand Slam tournaments. After his professional career, he remained involved in tennis and solidified his legacy by winning the world senior championships title.
Ana Santos
Ana Santos is one of the leading figures in Portuguese mountain biking in the Olympic cross-country (XCO) discipline, standing out for her consistency, versatility, and competitive ambition. An athlete for Cannondale Factory Racing, she has accumulated several national titles, including six consecutive cyclocross championships, and has also made her mark on the international circuit. In 2024, she achieved significant results in the World Cup, with a 4th place in XCC in Brazil and a 5th place in XCO in the Czech Republic, solidifying her status among the elite of national cycling.
