André Horta
André Filipe Luz Horta (born 7 November 1996) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.C. Braga as a midfielder. Club career. Vitória Setúbal. Born in Almada, Setúbal District, Horta spent eight years in S.L. Benfica's youth system, joining local Vitória F.C. at the age of 15. In late 2014, whilst still a junior, he was promoted to the first team by manager Domingos Paciência. Horta made his first-team and Primeira Liga debut on 12 December 2014, playing the second 45 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against Boavista FC. He finished his first full  season with 32 games – 21 starts – and two goals, helping his team narrowly avoid relegation. Benfica. On 1 June 2016, Horta signed a five-year contract with defending champions Benfica. He played his first competitive match on 7 August, featuring the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 victory over S.C. Braga in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Six days later, on his league debut, he scored his only goal of 14 appearances that campaign, concluding a 2–0 win at C.D. Tondela. Horta joined Braga on a season-long loan deal on 30 August 2017. He scored once in 22 competitive  matches during his tenure, wrapping up a 3–1 away defeat of Boavista on 3 January 2018. Los Angeles FC. Horta agreed to join Los Angeles FC on 27 March 2018, as their final Designated Player ahead of their inaugural season in Major League Soccer. The deal was made effective on 23 June that year, and he made his league debut on 27 July when he came on as a 77th-minute substitute for scorer Lee Nguyen against the LA Galaxy, his backpass nine minutes later resulting in Ola Kamara's 2–2 equaliser (final score). Braga. On 10 June 2019, Horta  returned to Portugal and Braga, for a reported fee of $2.75 million and 50% of any future transfer. In the first season in his second spell, he made three appearances in the Taça da Liga for the eventual winners, scoring in the 2–1 group stage win over C.S. Marítimo. Personal life. Horta's older brother, Ricardo, is also a footballer. They played together at Vitória de Setúbal and Braga. Honours. Benfica Braga