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Who is he?
The surprise of the World Cup was not the product of the moment, but was carefully prepared in Lisbon by Jose Mourinho, who transformed Norway’s Andreas Schildrup from a promising player into a full-fledged star months before the tournament began, so that the world can now enjoy one of the most famous discoveries of the World Cup, who provided three assists against England.
Spanish newspaper Marca revealed the details of Schildrup’s journey to the top, which began before he joined Norway’s national team camp when the 21-year-old decided to spend a holiday provided by coach Stal Solbakken at the Marbella Football Center with partner Nosa, where they spent 15 days of intense work to prepare their bodies. by their Erling Haaland.
The competition between Schildrup and Noosa for the same position turned into a complement as the duo understood each other’s need, before fate intervened in the Brazil game when Schildrup replaced Noosa and turned the tide of the match with two decisive assists for Holland, eliminating Norway, the Seleção and the world.
Mourinho saw what others did not
Schildrup arrived at Benfica as one of Norway’s most popular talents to come from Nordsjaelland, but his adjustment to a more tactical and less patient style of play was difficult, prompting the club to loan him out until the arrival of Mourinho, who saw a great talent that had yet to finish using one of his greatest strengths;
The Portuguese coach asked Schildrup for more pressure and aggression without the ball, more penetration into the penalty area and a greater ability to exert himself during the ninety minutes, but the process was not immediate, as the player had to work hard to earn every minute and overcome a difficult personal test when he was sentenced in Norway for sending a pornographic video of his future. Mourinho refused to let him leave in the winter.
A turning point at the Santiago Bernabeu
The turning point came against Real Madrid in the Champions League when Schildrup scored twice, transforming him from a conservative, inconsistent player to a star who played with a new confidence and boldness. He later said: “He helped me make a big step forward in attack and defence, and I got the strength in my performance to be able to play the full ninety minutes.”
In 2026, Schildrup scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists for Benfica, leading the team in assists, clean sheets and possession in the opposition half, becoming exactly the type of player Mourinho envisioned.
The Portuguese coach’s latest creations have gone from €10m to €30m in new confirmation of the ‘special Mourinho’s’ ability to create stars before the world discovers them.
