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29 / Portugal · 1976–1986

Manuel Bento

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Caps · Portugal
63
Goals · Portugal
0
Life
1948–2007
Clubs
F.C. Barreirense, S.L. Benfica
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An iconic figure for Benfica and Portugal, his acrobatic saves and unwavering presence made him a cult hero of the 70s and 80s. Career record: 63 caps and 0 goals for Portugal; club career at F.C. Barreirense, S.L. Benfica.

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Career record

1966–1972F.C. Barreirense
1972–1992S.L. Benfica
Portugal63 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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Around Bento in the almanac

One rank above: Jorge Costa at #28.

One rank below: Nuno Gomes at #30.

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

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