José Augusto

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Rating

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known for two European Cups plus a leading role in Portugal's best-ever World Cup places him above several 87-rated names in the current list. Biggest achievements: European Cup 1960-61 and 1961-62 with Benfica; 8 Primeira Liga titles; 45 caps and 9 goals for Portugal; three goals at the 1966 World Cup, where Portugal finished third, playing every match.

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Around Augusto in the almanac

One rank above: Fernando Couto at #15.

One rank below: Rúben Dias at #17.

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