How many caps did Humberto Coelho win for Portugal?

Humberto Coelho won 64 caps for Portugal, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Humberto Coelho play for?

S.L. Benfica (1968–1975), Paris Saint-Germain (1975–1977), San Diego Sockers (1977–1977), S.L. Benfica (1977–1985), Las Vegas Quicksilvers (1977–1977).

Where does Humberto Coelho rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Humberto Coelho #19 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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19 / Portugal · 1968–1983

Humberto Coelho

CB leader

Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1950

Clubs

S.L. Benfica, Paris Saint-Germain, Las Vegas Quicksilvers

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The towering centre-back was a dominant presence for Benfica and Portugal, known for his aerial prowess and leadership in the 1960s and 70s. Career record: 64 caps and 6 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, Paris Saint-Germain, Las Vegas Quicksilvers.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q730529

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Career record

1968–1975	S.L. Benfica
1975–1977	Paris Saint-Germain
1977–1977	San Diego Sockers
1977–1985	S.L. Benfica
1977–1977	Las Vegas Quicksilvers
Portugal	64 caps, 6 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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Portugal legends whose careers overlapped Coelho's

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Around Coelho in the almanac

One rank above: Vítor Baía at #18.

One rank below: João Moutinho at #20.

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

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