Portugal · 1954–70Mário Coluna
Rating
92
Caps
57
Goals
8
Life
1935–2014
Clubs
Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais
Honours
Hall of Fame 2005
#4
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
–
The people's rank, live from duel votes
The 'Monstro Sagrado' was the heartbeat of Benfica's European conquests in the 1960s, a powerful, elegant midfielder who dictated play and scored vital goals. Career record: 57 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais; honours include Hall of Fame 2005.