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Rui Jordão
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Portugal · 1971–89

Rui Jordão

Icon ST, also SS Right-footed finisher
Rating
87
Caps
43
Goals
15
Life
1952–2019
Clubs
S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP, Vitória
#31
Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Known as 'The Gazelle', this elegant and technical forward was a key figure for Sporting CP and Benfica, becoming a two-time Primeira Liga top scorer. Career record: 43 caps and 15 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP, Vitória.

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Career record

1971–1976S.L. Benfica
1976–1977Real Zaragoza
1977–1987Sporting CP
1987–1989Vitória
Portugal43 caps, 15 goals

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Around Jordão in the almanac

One rank above: Nuno Gomes at #30.

One rank below: William Carvalho at #32.

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