Mario has been directly involved in 13 goals for Sporting in 27 Primeira Liga matches ( five goals , eight assists ) .
Sporting 's the all - round quality of Mario 's play that has Mario him out as the outstanding midfield performer in Portugal this season .
Mario has been directly involved in 13 goals for Sporting in 27 Primeira Liga matches ( five goals , eight assists ) , but it 's the all - round quality of his play that has marked him out as the outstanding midfield performer in Portugal this season .