In an interview with A Bola, Hugo Félix mentioned the stars who inspire him, including, of course, his brother Felix. Their movement on the field doesn't lie.
What position do you feel most comfortable playing on the field?
Behind the center forward, which is the attacking midfielder position. That's where I feel most dangerous, whether it's finishing attacks with a shot or providing assists. I can move more freely on both flanks. If I had to choose one position, it would be attacking midfielder, or rather, a second striker.
Who do you look up to in that position then?
Of course, it's João now. I also used to really like De Bruyne playing in this position. When I was younger, I often played as a center forward, and Falcao was my idol. Now I learn more from my brother because his role is very important, and in today's football, few people can do what he does in that area. I also like watching Barcelona; Fermín López and Olmo both like to play in this position. There are many world-class players who play in this position; I could list quite a few.
Someone told me that your perfect midfield consists of: a glass of large-bore wine for the No. 6, and two glasses of champagne for the No. 8 and No. 10. Can you guess who said that?
Of course, I know it was Seitiil (laughs)! During New Year's Eve last year, he drew up that midfield setup at CD Tondela. Three couples gathered together — me, Rony Lopes, and Seitiil, along with our partners. That was Seitiil's suggested tactic, and we immediately agreed.
This friendship began at CD Tondela. Who are your best friends in football?
I don't want to list them one by one for fear of leaving someone out and causing trouble. They all know who they are, and that's the most important thing, so I'd rather not name names to avoid confusion (laughs).
Among the players you've played with, who is the strongest?
There are many excellent players at Benfica and in the U21 national team, but if I could only choose one person I've trained with, it would be Di María.
Among the people you've played with, is there anyone who has a higher ceiling but hasn't quite reached their potential yet?
There are many players like that in youth academies. I could list many from the Benfica academy, but one player truly surprised me—I already knew his quality and value, but after experiencing him up close in training, he still left a deep impression on me. That's Matias de Amorim, who plays for the U21 national team. Many people are already talking about his performance on the field, and I believe he can reach a very high level.