Eusébio vs Rui Costa
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.
Rui Costa
Portugal · 1993–2004 · CAM
- Rank in Portugal
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 94 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
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.
The careers, side by side
Eusébio is editorial rank 2 and Rui Costa rank 7 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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