Eusébio vs José Águas
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Eusébio
Portugal · 1961–1973 · SS
- Rank in Portugal
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 64 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
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 1× 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.
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Eusébio is editorial rank 2 and José Águas rank 10 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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