Alexander Bah

Alexander Bah of Benfica was born in Årslev, Denmark on 9 December 1997 (age 28).

Alexander Bah, born on 9 December 1997 (age 28), is a Danish right-back with Benfica, where he wears the No 6 shirt. His career has been built steadily rather than noisily, with his best league scoring return coming at Sønderjyske in 2020–21, when he scored four goals in 12 appearances.

At Benfica in 2026–27, Bah has made 10 appearances across all competitions, scoring once. That includes five Liga Portugal appearances with one goal, along with five outings in Europa League qualifying.

He has also remained involved with Denmark, making two appearances in European World Cup qualifying this season. A right-back with international experience and a settled role at Benfica, his career profile is clear enough without needing much decoration.

📈 Key stats and insights

Alexander Bah has five Liga Portugal appearances, all starts

Alexander Bah has scored 1 goal in Liga Portugal 2026-2027

Alexander Bah has five Europa League Qualifiers appearances this season

Alexander Bah is averaging a 6.88 season rating (high 7.31, low 6.64)

Alexander Bah moved to Benfica for €7,200,000 in July 2022

Last updated 21 September 2026. Send feedback

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Right Back
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Alexander Bah

RB

1.83m (6ft)
Height: 6
Squad Number: 76kg (11st 13lb)
Weight: 9 December 1997 (age 28)
Date of Birth: Årslev
Birthplace: Denmark 🇩🇰
Country of Birth: Benfica
Team: Denmark 🇩🇰
National Team

📊 Season stats

Team: Benfica
Liga Portugal 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 5
Substitute: -
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 71%
Goals: 1
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Denmark 🇩🇰
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games: 2
Starting: 2
Substitute: -
Unused: 6
Utilisation: 25%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

Team: Benfica
Europa League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 5
Starting: 5
Substitute: -
Unused: 1
Utilisation: 83%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

In Liga Portugal 2026-2027 Bah has made five appearances, all starts, and scored one goal while collecting one yellow card; he has also registered five Europa League Qualifiers appearances and two World Cup Qualifiers Europe appearances this season, signalling regular selection in league, continental qualifiers and international duty.

🔥 Recent form

Last 5 appearances for Alexander Bah.

Season average rating: 6.88

Match: AGF 1-3 Benfica
27 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.5

Match: Benfica 3-1 AGF
20 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.7

Match: Hearts 1-1 Benfica
13 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Match: Benfica 6-1 Hearts
6 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.6

Match: Benfica 5-0 St. Gallen
30 Jul 2026 (H)
Mins: 77
Goals: -
Rating: 7.3

Bah is averaging a 6.88 rating this season, with a highest match rating of 7.31 and a lowest of 6.64 – a tight range that indicates consistent performances across his appearances.

📋 Career stats

Team: Benfica
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 5
Goals: 1

Team: Benfica
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 9
Goals: 2

Team: Benfica
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 18
Goals: -

Team: Benfica
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 19
Goals: 2

Team: Benfica
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 28
Goals: 1

Team: Slavia Prague
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Games: 26
Goals: 3

Team: Slavia Prague
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Games: 17
Goals: 1

Team: Sonderjyske
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: Denmark 🇩🇰
Games: 12
Goals: 4

Team: Sonderjyske
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: Denmark 🇩🇰
Games: 24
Goals: -

Team: Sonderjyske
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: Denmark 🇩🇰
Games: 16
Goals: 2

Bah, a 28-year-old right back from Denmark who plays for Benfica, has progressed through four senior clubs—HB Køge, Sonderjyske, Slavia Prague and Benfica—with transfer fees rising at each move, showing an upward career trajectory from Danish football into continental competition.

💰 Transfers

Team: Benfica
1 July 2022
From: Slavia Prague
Type: Fee (£7.2m)

Team: Slavia Prague
5 January 2021
From: Sonderjyske
Type: Fee (£1.6m)

Team: Sonderjyske
6 August 2018
From: HB Køge
Type: Fee (£480k)

Bah moved from HB Køge to Sonderjyske for €480,000 in August 2018, transferred to Slavia Prague for €1,600,000 in January 2021 and joined Benfica for €7,200,000 in July 2022 – a sequence of fee moves that reflect steady advancement in market value and level.

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