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Portugal · 1980s

João Pinto

Legend RB, also RM, CB Right-footed box-to-boxleader
Rating
88
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The marauding right-back was a vital part of Porto's dominant 1987 European Cup-winning side, blending tireless runs with defensive solidity.

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Career record

1988–1989Boavista
1990–1991Atlético Madrid
1991–1992Boavista
1992–2000S.L. Benfica
2000–2004Sporting CP
2004–2006Boavista
2006–2008S.C. Braga

Shared the era

Portugal legends whose careers overlapped Pinto's

The world's great RBs

Around Pinto in the almanac

One rank above: João Moutinho at #20.

One rank below: Nani at #22.

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