Bernardo Silva vs Eusébio
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bernardo Silva
Portugal · 2013–26 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Portugal
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 107 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Manchester City
The 'Little Magician' weaves intricate patterns, his sublime dribbling and incisive passes pulling strings for Manchester City and Portugal. Career record: 107 caps and 14 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica B, AS Monaco, Manchester City.
Eusébio
Portugal · 1960s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 97
- Rank in Portugal
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The 'Black Panther' remains one of football's most prolific strikers, his blistering pace and devastating shot powering Benfica to European glory and Portugal to third at the 1966 World Cup. Career record: 64 caps and 41 goals for Portugal; club career at C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Eusébio ahead by 7 rating points, 97 against 90.
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