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Fernando Peyroteo
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09 / Portugal · 1938–1949

Fernando Peyroteo

ST finisherclutch
Caps · Portugal
20
Goals · Portugal
14
Life
1918–1978
Clubs
Sporting CP, C.F. Os Belenenses
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An absolute goal machine, his prolific record for Sporting CP in the 1930s and 40s established him as one of Portugal's all-time deadliest finishers. Career record: 20 caps and 14 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, C.F. Os Belenenses.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q945064
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Career record

1937–1949Sporting CP
1949–1950C.F. Os Belenenses
Portugal20 caps, 14 goals

Sources

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Around Peyroteo in the almanac

One rank above: Bernardo Silva at #8.

One rank below: José Águas at #10.

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

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