Tiago Barreiros de Melo Tomás (born 16 June 2002) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Sporting CP.
Club career
Born in Lisbon, Tomás came through the youth system of Sporting CP after a year at nearby G.D. Estoril Praia. On 25 June 2020, he signed a five-year contract at the former club, with a buyout clause of €60 million.
Tomás made his professional debut on 1 July 2020 one month after his 18th birthday, as an 81st-minute substitute for Matheus Nunes in a 2–1 Primeira Liga win against Gil Vicente F.C. at home. He scored his first goal on 24 September, the only one of a home victory over Aberdeen in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.
International career
Aged 18, Tomás was selected by Portuguese under-21 manager Rui Jorge for his 2021 UEFA European Championship squad. He earned his first cap in the first group stage match, starting in the 1–0 win against Croatia in Koper.
Season Stats
17 appearances in the current 2022-2023 Season
4 goals scored in the current 2022-2023 Season