Floriana Football Club has today confirmed the signing of Portuguese winger Francisco “Chico” Teixeira, a 27-year-old attacker who joins from Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel.
Teixeira, born on 26 April 1998 in Lisbon, is 1.80 m tall and primarily operates as a left winger, though he is also capable of playing on the right or in attacking midfield roles. He began his youth football journey with Oriental Lisboa before embarking on a senior career that included a stint at B-SAD, and in July 2023 he signed with Penafiel on a free transfer.
During his time at Penafiel, Teixeira made 59 league appearances in Liga Portugal 2, contributing goals and providing an attacking threat throughout the 2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons. His current market value stands at around €175,000.
Moving from Portugal, a nation famed for developing technically gifted players, Teixeira’s arrival adds fresh depth and flair to the Floriana FC squad. The club welcomed him warmly, stating they look forward to his contributions in green and white as he embarks on this new chapter of his career.
