Our focus today centres on the Portuguese footballer known as 'Duk', born on the 16th of February, 2000, making him 24 years of age. Hailing from Portugal, Duk has carved a niche for himself as a forward, primarily featuring as a striker for Aberdeen. Standing at 5ft 10in (1.8m), he cuts quite an imposing figure on the pitch, and his built, weighing 12st 12lb (82kg), aids him in his power play. Part of his identity on the football field is the number 11 jersey he dutifully dons.
As per the latest assessments by Transfermarkt, Duk's market value is estimated to be around £1.3m. He is under contract with Aberdeen until the 31st of May, 2025, which leaves about 8 months as of now.
Duk's journey as a professional footballer began with Benfica B in Liga Portugal 2, Portugal, in July 2017. After honing his skills as a trainee, he made a pivotal career transition in July 2022. He switched from Benfica B to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership, in a transfer deal that cost Aberdeen approximately £400k.
In his debut season (2022-2023) in Scottish Football with Aberdeen, Duk made a significant impact, featuring in 37 first team matches and managing to find the back of the net on 16 occasions. In the next season (2023-2024), he continued to be a mainstay in the team, making 34 appearances and scoring four goals. In the ongoing season (2024-2025), Duk has already made his first appearance.
Aside from his league contributions, Duk has also played a role in cup competitions. He took part in the Scottish Cup 2023-2024 for Aberdeen, clocking two starts and two substitute appearances. Moreover, he demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess in the Conference League 2023-2024 for Aberdeen, scoring three goals across four starts and two appearances as a substitute.
