Eusébio vs Luís Figo
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.
Luís Figo
Portugal · 1991–2006 · RM
- Rank in Portugal
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 127 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
The F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid legend was a mesmerising winger whose dazzling dribbling, pinpoint crosses, and leadership earned him the 2000 Ballon d'Or. Career record: 127 caps and 32 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Eusébio is editorial rank 2 and Luís Figo rank 3 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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