Benfica defender named player of the month

Benfica defender Lucas Verissimo was selected as the league player of the month for August, adding to his defender of the month award in what has been a great start for him and the club this season. Verissimo appeared in three league games in August, scoring twice as the Lisbon club won all the encounters. Verissimo is in his first full season at Benfica after joining the club during the winter transfer window and the 26 year old's great start caught the attention of his nation earning him his first cap with the Brazilian national team on September 10. Verissimo earned 16% of the votes accumulated just beating out Sporting's Pote who earned 14% of the coaches vote.