How many caps did Álvaro Magalhães win for Portugal?

Álvaro Magalhães won 20 caps for Portugal, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Álvaro Magalhães play for?

Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. (1979–1981), S.L. Benfica (1981–1990), C.F. Estrela da Amadora (1990–1991), Leixões S.C. (1991–1993).

Where does Álvaro Magalhães rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Álvaro Magalhães #27 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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27 / Portugal · 1981–1988

Álvaro Magalhães

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Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1961

Clubs

Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., S.L. Benfica, Leixões S.C.

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A classic attacking left-back of the 80s, his pinpoint crosses and tireless running forged a strong flank for Benfica and the national team. Career record: 20 caps and 0 goals for Portugal; club career at Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F., S.L. Benfica, Leixões S.C..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1979–1981	Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F.
1981–1990	S.L. Benfica
1990–1991	C.F. Estrela da Amadora
1991–1993	Leixões S.C.
Portugal	20 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Portugal checked 4 October 2026

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Around Magalhães in the almanac

One rank above: Simão Sabrosa at #26.

One rank below: Jorge Costa at #28.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.

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