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José Águas
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10 / Portugal · 1952–1962

José Águas

ST
Caps · Portugal
25
Goals · Portugal
11
Life
1930–2000
Clubs
Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna
#10
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Bern, 31 May 1961: the captain Portugal called Cabeça de Ouro, golden head, put Benfica ahead in the 30th minute against Barcelona, his eleventh goal of a European Cup he finished as top scorer. Career record: 25 caps and 11 goals for Portugal; club career at Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1340083
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Career record

1948–1950Lusitano Lobito
1950–1963Benfica
1963–1964Austria Vienna
Portugal25 caps, 11 goals

Sources

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Around Águas in the almanac

One rank above: Fernando Peyroteo at #9.

One rank below: Nuno Mendes at #11.

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

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