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12 / Portugal · 1983–1995

Paulo Futre

SS finisherclutch
Caps · Portugal
41
Goals · Portugal
6
Life
1966
Clubs
Sporting CP, FC Porto, Atlético Madrid
#12
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A winger of explosive pace and dazzling dribbling, his electrifying runs down the flank were a highlight for Porto and Atlético Madrid in the 80s and 90s. Career record: 41 caps and 6 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, FC Porto, Atlético Madrid.

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Career record

1983–1984Sporting CP
1984–1987FC Porto
1987–1993Atlético Madrid
1993–1993S.L. Benfica
1993–1994Olympique de Marseille
1994–1995A.C. Reggiana 1919
1995–1996AC Milan
1996–1997West Ham United
1997–1998Atlético Madrid
1998–1998Yokohama Flügels
—AS Reggina 1914
Portugal41 caps, 6 goals

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Around Futre in the almanac

One rank above: Nuno Mendes at #11.

One rank below: Ricardo Carvalho at #13.

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

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