José Águas vs Luís Figo
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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
José Águas is editorial rank 10 and Luís Figo rank 3 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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