Mauro Landim Furtado (born 30 July 2008) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish club Girona.
Club career Born in Lisbon, Furtado signed his first professional contract with Benfica in 2024. In July 2026, he was a transfer target for Sassuolo, Marseille and Leeds United. On 22 August, he signed a five-year contract with Spanish club Girona, newly relegated to the Segunda División. The transfer fee was €1 million for half of the player's economic rights, with the option of another 30% for €600,000. He said he joined the club for its reputation for opportunities for young players. He was first chosen for the game on 5 September, away to Sporting de Gijón.
International career On 13 November 2024, in the first game of 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification, Furtado scored after four minutes of a 10–0 win for Portugal under-17 against Liechtenstein. He played the final on 1 June 2025 as his team defeated France 3–0 in Albania. He was included in the Team of the Tournament.
At the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, Furtado scored in a 6–1 opening win over New Caledonia. His team won the title, and he was given the Bronze Ball as the third-best player. Spanish sports newspaper Marca highlighted him among the Portuguese champions.
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