How many caps did Simão Sabrosa win for Portugal?

Simão Sabrosa won 85 caps for Portugal, scoring 22 goals.

Which clubs did Simão Sabrosa play for?

Sporting CP (1997–1999), FC Barcelona (1999–2001), S.L. Benfica (2001–2007), Atlético Madrid (2007–2010), Beşiktaş J.K. (2011–2012), RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2012–2014), NorthEast United (2015–present).

Where does Simão Sabrosa rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Simão Sabrosa #26 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Portugal · 1998–2010

Simão Sabrosa

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Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1979

Clubs

S.L. Benfica, Atlético Madrid, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tricky winger with a cannon of a shot, his flair and free-kick expertise lit up the Portuguese league and the Champions League for Benfica. Career record: 85 caps and 22 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, Atlético Madrid, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q203665

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Career record

1997–1999	Sporting CP
1999–2001	FC Barcelona
2001–2007	S.L. Benfica
2007–2010	Atlético Madrid
2011–2012	Beşiktaş J.K.
2012–2014	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2015–today	NorthEast United
Portugal	85 caps, 22 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 Sabrosa in the almanac

One rank above: Rui Patrício at #25.

One rank below: Álvaro Magalhães at #27.

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

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