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Portugal · 1979–92

Álvaro Magalhães

Icon LB, also LM, CB Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
87
Caps
20
Goals
0
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..

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Career record

1979–1981Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F.
1981–1990S.L. Benfica
1990–1991C.F. Estrela da Amadora
1991–1993Leixões S.C.
Portugal20 caps, 0 goals

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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.