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P.S.N.L's mid-season Starting Eleven

Sebastian Coates -Center Back (Sporting)

Coates has taken a bigger leadership role this season and has been his steady self in the middle of Sporting's defense. Coates has had a big hand in the club's nine goals allowed in the first half of the season, their best mark in 50 years.

Honourable mention: Willyan (Portimonense), Luis Neto (Sporting),

Vertonghen (Benfica), Pepe (FC Porto) 

Alex Grimaldo - Left Back (Benfica)

Benfica's Grimaldo has been one of the best left backs in the Portuguese League for many seasons now and is one of the few bright spots in a Benfica season that has been in disarray.

Honourable Mention: Joao Vigario (Nacional), Nuno Mendes (Sporting)

Sergio Oliveira - Midfielder (FC Porto)

Sergio Oliveira has been the rock in FC Porto's midfield once again this season and has taken over the mantle as the league's penalty kick king from former teammate Alex Telles.