How many caps did Rui Jordão win for Portugal?

Rui Jordão won 43 caps for Portugal, scoring 15 goals.

Which clubs did Rui Jordão play for?

S.L. Benfica (1971–1976), Real Zaragoza (1976–1977), Sporting CP (1977–1987), Vitória (1987–1989).

Where does Rui Jordão rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rui Jordão #31 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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31 / Portugal · 1972–1989

Rui Jordão

ST finisher

Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q708118

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Career record

1971–1976	S.L. Benfica
1976–1977	Real Zaragoza
1977–1987	Sporting CP
1987–1989	Vitória
Portugal	43 caps, 15 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Portugal checked 4 October 2026

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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.

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