José Pedro Formoso Neto (born 19 April 2008) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Benfica.
Early life Neto was born on 19 April 2008. Born in Aljustrel, Portugal, he is a native of the city.
Club career As a youth player, Neto joined the youth academy of Mineiro Aljustrelense. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Benfica.
International career Neto is a Portugal youth international. During May and June 2025, he played for the Portugal national under-17 football team at the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Style of play Neto plays as a defender. English newspaper The Guardian wrote in 2025 that he "is a meticulous full-back, both defensively and in his attacking role".
Honours Portugal U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2025
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