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Renato Sanches, born on August 18, 1997 in Lisbon, Portugal, is an association football player. Renato Sanches is 28 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Alejandro buceta (2016) and Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal. The listed height is 176 cm.
My Take
Renato Sanches is, to me, one of football's most bittersweet talents. Winning the Golden Boy in 2016 as a Benfica breakout made him look like a future colossus of the midfield, and that surging, fearless drive was genuinely thrilling. The years since, marked by injuries and uneasy moves, never quite matched the hype. Yet I have not written him off. Now at Paris Saint-Germain, he still carries that low-slung power that shrugs off challenges. If even a fraction of that early explosiveness returns, it would be a joy to watch. I want to see this early bloomer flower a second time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Renato Sanches
- Name (Japanese)
- レナト・サンチェス
- Reading
- れなと・さんちぇす
- Born
- August 18, 1997 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 Alejandro buceta
- Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Renato Sanches born?
Born August 18, 1997 (age 28).
Where is Renato Sanches from?
Renato Sanches is from Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Renato Sanches do?
Renato Sanches works as association football player.
How tall is Renato Sanches?
Renato Sanches is 176 cm.
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