Eusébio vs Rui Costa
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Eusébio
Portugal · 1960s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 97
- Rank in Portugal
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
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 Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
Rui Costa
Portugal · 1991–2008 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Portugal
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The 'Maestro' graced Serie A with his elegant playmaking, a true číslo 10 whose creative genius unlocked defences for Fiorentina and AC Milan. Career record: 94 caps and 26 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Eusébio ahead by 6 rating points, 97 against 91.
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