How many caps did Eusébio win for Portugal?

Eusébio won 64 caps for Portugal, scoring 41 goals.

What did Eusébio win?

Eusébio's recorded honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Which clubs did Eusébio play for?

C.D. Maxaquene (1957–1960), S.L. Benfica (1960–1975), Boston Minutemen (1975–1975), Club de Fútbol Monterrey (1975–1975), Toronto Blizzard (1975–1976), S.C. Beira-Mar (1976–1976), Las Vegas Quicksilvers (1976–1977), U.F.C.I. Tomar (1977–1978), New Jersey Americans (1978–1979).

Where does Eusébio rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Eusébio #2 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Portugal · 1961–1973

Eusébio

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Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1942–2014

Clubs

C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard

Honours

1× Ballon d'Or

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 'Black Panther' remains one of football's most prolific strikers, his blistering pace and devastating shot powering Benfica to European glory and Portugal to third at the 1966 World Cup. Career record: 64 caps and 41 goals for Portugal; club career at C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Career sources

Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q162043

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Career record

1957–1960	C.D. Maxaquene
1960–1975	S.L. Benfica
1975–1975	Boston Minutemen
1975–1975	Club de Fútbol Monterrey
1975–1976	Toronto Blizzard
1976–1976	S.C. Beira-Mar
1976–1977	Las Vegas Quicksilvers
1977–1978	U.F.C.I. Tomar
1978–1979	New Jersey Americans
Portugal	64 caps, 41 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026

From the daily quiz

Portugal trailed North Korea 3-0 after 25 minutes of their 1966 quarter-final. Who scored four to turn it around?

Reveal the answer

Eusébio. Eusébio scored four at Goodison Park, two from the spot, in the 5-3 comeback and finished the tournament as top scorer with nine.

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Around Eusébio in the almanac

One rank above: Cristiano Ronaldo at #1.

One rank below: Luís Figo at #3.

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

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