How many caps did José Águas win for Portugal?

José Águas won 25 caps for Portugal, scoring 311 goals.

Which clubs did José Águas play for?

S.L. Benfica (1950–1963), FK Austria Wien (1963–1964).

Where does José Águas rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks José Águas #10 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Legend tier.

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Portugal · 1950–69

José Águas

Legend ST

Rating

Caps

Goals

311

Life

1930–2000

Clubs

S.L. Benfica, FK Austria Wien

#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. He scored first again in the 1962 final against Real Madrid to make it two European Cups as captain, and at Benfica he won five league titles, seven Portuguese cups and five seasons as the league's leading scorer. Career record: 25 caps and 311 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, FK Austria Wien.

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Career record

1950–1963	S.L. Benfica
1963–1964	FK Austria Wien
Portugal	25 caps, 311 goals

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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.