Bernardo Silva vs Mário Coluna
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bernardo Silva
Portugal · 2015– · CAM
- Rank in Portugal
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 107 (as of 4 October 2026) · 14 (as of 4 October 2026) 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 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 14 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Portugal; club career at AS Monaco, Manchester City.
Mário Coluna
Portugal · 1955–1968 · CM
- Rank in Portugal
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 57 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais
The 'Monstro Sagrado' was the heartbeat of Benfica's European conquests in the 1960s, a powerful, elegant midfielder who dictated play and scored vital goals. Career record: 57 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais.
The careers, side by side
Bernardo Silva is editorial rank 8 and Mário Coluna rank 4 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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