Cristiano Ronaldo vs José Águas
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · 2003–2026 · LM
- Rank in Portugal
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 234 · 146 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr
- Honours
- 5× Ballon d'Or
The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. Career record: 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr; honours include 5× Ballon d'Or.
José Águas
Portugal · 1952–1962 · ST
- Rank in Portugal
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 25 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna
Bern, 31 May 1961: the captain Portugal called Cabeça de Ouro, golden head, put Benfica ahead in the 30th minute against Barcelona, his eleventh goal of a European Cup he finished as top scorer. Career record: 25 caps and 11 goals for Portugal; club career at Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna.
The careers, side by side
Cristiano Ronaldo is editorial rank 1 and José Águas rank 10 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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