Porto signs sub-16 captain Salvador Oliveira to pro contract FC Porto announced Thursday that 16-year-old right-back Salvador Oliveira has signed his first professional contract. The sub-16 captain, who joined the club in 2024, is now tied to the Dragons until 2029. ## Who is Salvador Oliveira? Oliveira stood out last season as captain of Porto's sub-16 team, playing in 19 of their 21 matches. The Portugal youth international highlights his game reading and passing quality as his main strengths. "It means a lot to sign my first professional contract with Porto," he said. ## What does this mean for Porto's future? With Porto's first team currently 8th in the Primeira Liga with 0 points (0 goals scored, 0 conceded), investing in young talents like Oliveira reinforces the club's youth development policy. The youngster aims to follow Martim Fernandes' path to the first team. ## Who are Oliveira's role models? Oliveira cited Porto's Martim Fernandes and PSG's Hakimi as his main references. "I see Martim Fernandes as a great example," he said, praising the Porto player's personality and ability to play on both flanks.