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Portugal · 1988–2002

Paulo Sousa

Legend CDM, also CM, CB Right-footed anchor
Rating
88
Caps
52
Goals
0
Life
1970
Clubs
S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP, Juventus
Honours
Hall of Fame
#24
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A linchpin in two Champions League-winning midfields, his astute positioning and unflappable temperament made him a formidable defensive shield. Career record: 52 caps and 0 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP, Juventus; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Career record

1989–1993S.L. Benfica
1993–1994Sporting CP
1994–1996Juventus
1996–1997Borussia Dortmund
1998–2000Inter Milan
2000–2001Panathinaikos
2000–2000Parma Calcio 1913
2002–2002RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Portugal52 caps, 0 goals

Shared the era

Portugal legends whose careers overlapped Sousa's

The world's great CDMs

Around Sousa in the almanac

One rank above: Pauleta at #23.

One rank below: Rui Patrício at #25.

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