Eusébio vs Mário Coluna
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.
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.
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Eusébio is editorial rank 2 and Mário Coluna rank 4 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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